A Journey's End?/Transcript

The following is a transcript of Episode 8: A Journey's End? of Telltale Games' Minecraft: Story Mode.

Jesse: Previously on Minecraft Story Mode.

Ivor: ...If these builders truly existed, and if you found their temple... That means we're one step closer...

Portal Network zooms out slowly.

Jesse: That's... not what I was expecting.

Flashback to Episode 7.

Petra: See... Ugh... this is what I'm talking about. We're stuck in a runt - go through a portal, avoid dying long enough to get back to this stupid hallway.

Ivor: ...Wash, rinse, repeat... Yes.

Flashback to Harper in her base.

Ivor: It would be nice if whoever made these made some sort of signs. Guideposts.

Harper: You can call me Harper.

Flashback to PAMA introducing themselves.

PAMA: Your bravery is an impressive quality. I look forward to studying that aspect of your personality... Once you have been made useful.

Flashback to Jesse inside of PAMA.

Jesse: We'll see about that!

Jesse takes out the Redstone Heart.

PAMA: NOOOOoooo...

• (Unchipped Lukas in Episode 7)
• (Unchipped Petra in Episode 7)

(If Jesse unchipped Lukas in Episode 7: Access Denied)

Lukas: What is that?

(If Jesse unchipped Petra in Episode 7: Access Denied)

Petra: What is that?

Jesse: This is the Redstone Heart.

Ivor: Beautiful.

Harper: It can help you find your way home.

• (Said "Why didn't you say so?")
• (Said "Care to elaborate?")
• (Said "I still think it's dangerous.")
• (Said "I'm not sure that thing is safe")
• (Said Nothing)

Jesse: Why didn't you say so before?

Jesse: How is this going to help with that?

(If Jesse said "Yea, probably dangerous." in Episode 7: Access Denied)

Jesse: I dunno guys... I still feel like this thing might be dangerous, no matter what Harper says.

(If Jesse said anything else in Episode 7: Access Denied)

Jesse: How can I be sure we can trust this thing? It could be dangerous.

Harper: Heh... If we actually made it through this alive, I thought you'd like a nice surprise.

Flashback to the Portal Hallway (with Harper).

Harper: The anwsers you're seeking... the Old Builder's Atlas...Your way home... They're all right up those stairs.

Ivor: ...Adventure?

Portal Network

The group stand in front of an enormous flight of stairs in the Portal Network.

Lukas: Wow. That is... that's a lot of stairs.

Ivor: And all revealed by the Redstone Heart. Amazing.

Harper: Yeah. Not bad, right?

Jesse takes the Redstone Heart from the wall.

Harper: After you.

• Looks pretty ominous.
• Let's stick together.
• Okay, let's go home!
• ...

Jesse: Looks pretty ominous. There some sort of giant monster up here? Another evil computer?

Harper: No, no. Nothing like that, but... you'll see. Come on.

Jesse: Okay guys. Not sure what’s up there... but whatever it is, we all need to stick together. Got it?

Petra: Yeah. We've got your back, Jesse.

Jesse: Alright. Time to go home.

Harper: Come on, y'all. Those stairs aren't going to climb themselves.

Ivor: That would be a fantastic invention, though...

The group make their way up the flight of stairs.

Harper: (Sigh) Feels like just yesterday we were building this place. Still don’t agree with some of the aesthetic choices. Very odd to be back.

• You love being mysterious, huh?
• You're from here?
• This is so cool!
• ...

Jesse: Boy, you just love being mysterious, don’t you? Is that like your favorite thing?

Harper: What? I don’t know what you’re talking about. I just try not to think about this place very often.

Jesse: Wait. You’re from here?!

Harper: Uh huh? What’s the big deal?

Jesse: It's a big deal because we've been in the Old Builders' world, this whole time, and you didn't tell us!

Harper: There was never a natural time to bring it up!

Jesse: This is so cool. We’ve been exploring the Old Builders’ world this whole time! Amazing!

Harper: Well, we were pretty proud of it when we were putting the place together.

Lukas: This whole time, I just thought we were in some sort of “in-between” dimension...

Ivor: But we’ve been in the world of the Old Builders this whole time!

Harper: Yup.

Lukas: Well, that's pretty awesome.

Ivor: So are you excited to be back?

Harper: Kinda thought I’d never need to come back, to tell you the truth.

Petra: Ooh, I'm sensing a story here.

Harper: I... guess you could say that.

• But going home is fun!
• What are you hiding now?
• Did you leave on bad terms?
• Got kicked out of here too?
• ...

Jesse: Aw. Come on, Harper. Going home is fun! You should be excited!

Harper: Clearly, you've never met the others before.

Jesse: What are you hiding from us now, Harper?

Harper: Nothing! Nothing. Well... almost nothing. Just... the others might not be 100% happy to see me.

(If Jesse supported Harper)

Jesse: You don’t sound super happy about being back. What’s up?

Harper: Yeah, I think you’ll figure it out, once you meet the others.

(If Jesse didn't support Harper)

Jesse: Got kicked out of here too, huh?

Harper: What? Why would you assume that?

Jesse: Just sensing a pattern.

Harper: Well, it's not true. Not, um... entirely true, anyway. Yeah. I think you’ll figure it out, once you meet the others.

Harper: Let’s just say I didn’t leave the others on the best of terms.

Ivor: “Others?“ You mean we’re going to meet MORE Old Builders?

Harper: Still don’t like it when you call us that. Yep, but I gotta warn you... they’re not as friendly as I am. I’m probably the, uh, nicest Old Builder.

Petra: Uh huh.

Ivor: Old Builder social politics... my goodness.

• They must be awful then.
• That's a joke, right?
• Yeah, you're not bad.
• ...

Jesse: Yikes. If you’re “the nicest Old Builder,” these other ones must really be terrible.

Harper: Hey, too mean. I'm trying to help here, alright?

Jesse: Are you joking? You think you’re “nice”?

Lukas: Yeah. I don’t know if you remember the whole “PAMA” thing, but...

Harper: Hey. I had good intentions with that, alright? Don’t make me regret helping you.

Jesse: Hey, I’m just glad you’re on our side. Old Builder or not, you’ve been pretty cool.

Harper: Well, thank you, Jesse. I hope I can keep living up to that.

Harper: Anyway... I just hope that I can help you.

Lukas: Well, you’re gonna give us the Atlas and then we can go home, right?

Harper: Kiiiind of... the Atlas isn't exactly mine to give. It belongs to the other "Old Builders." And, well... they might not want to give it up.

Everyone stares at Harper.

Petra: Why do I get the feeling there’s a lot you’re not telling us?

Harper: Good instincts?

• We'll make them a deal.
• I guess we'll take it then.
• But you will help, right?
• ...

Jesse: I'm sure we can figure something out. Make a deal with them, right?

Harper: Oh, yeah. They LOVE making deals.

Jesse: If they don't want to give it up, then I guess we'll just have to take it.

Harper: Don't get too hasty on me, now. If you play your cards right, they should *give* you the Atlas.

Jesse: What do you mean?

Jesse: Harper, I thought that’s why we brought you. To convince them to hand over the Atlas. You’re not going to let us down, right?

Harper: Well, you’ve got something that they’ll find pretty valuable...

Jesse: Like what?

Harper: If you play your cards right, they should *give* you the Atlas.

Jesse: What do you mean?

Harper: Well, you’ve got something that they’ll find pretty valuable...

Harper: You’ll see when you get there.

Lukas: Jesse, come here. Are you sure we can trust Harper? Look at all of our interactions with her so far. They haven't exactly been great, remember?

• You're bringing this up now?
• She's hiding something.
• Well, she saved our lives.
• ...

Jesse: Sorta late in the day to bring this up, don't you think, Lukas?

Lukas: Hey. I’m just trying to be cautious, okay? I want us all to get home in one piece.

Jesse: And we're going to, okay? We just need to get that Atlas.

Harper: I appreciate the vote of confidence, Jesse. Sorry. I just couldn’t resist a good eavesdrop. I promise I’m trying to help, Lukas.

Jesse: No, I think she’s definitely hiding something. But if we're going to get home, we need her help.

Lukas: Agreed.

Jesse: Don't worry, okay? We're going to get that Atlas and get home.

Harper: I'm sorry to hear you feel that way, Jesse. Sorry. I just couldn’t resist a good eavesdrop. I promise you both, I am trying to help.

Jesse: Yeah, I do. She saved our lives, Lukas!

Lukas: Only after she put them in danger. If I remember correctly, we saved her just about as much as she saved us.

Jesse: Don't worry, okay? We're going to get that Atlas and get home.

Harper: I appreciate the vote of confidence, Jesse. Sorry. I just couldn’t resist a good eavesdrop. I promise I’m trying to help, Lukas.

Lukas: We can always turn around and try another Portal... forget I said anything.

Harper: I appreciate the vote of confidence, Jesse. Sorry. I just couldn’t resist a good eavesdrop. I promise I’m trying to help, Lukas.

The group reach the top of the stairs and approach a door at the end of the platform.

Harper: You just gotta go through there.

Jesse: A door? Like, a regular door?

Harper: Time to step through and find out...

Jesse opens the doors and a bright light shines towards the group.

Ivor: Augh! Very bright!

Petra: What...?

Jesse: I can’t see a thing...

Lukas: Whoa!

Harper: Before you go in there, I have one more piece of advice. Don't die!

Jesse: What--?

Harper shoves the group into the light.

Spleef (Arena)

The group falls into a game of Spleef through the door.

Emily: You two-- flank the sides!

Nell: Watch out!

Emily: Come on Nell!

Nell: I'm trying, Em!

The group gets up, looking around their surroundings.

Emily: Dig! Dig! Faster! Go! Go!

Nell: I can like, do this!

Emily: Come on! We can't lose this!

Slab: Slab Jab!

Nell: Diiig!

Slab throws a block of TNT towards Jesse's gang.

Hadrian: Wellll what do we have here? It seems as if some new competitors have entered the match.

Mevia: My, isn't that special?

Petra: I just... What in the world did Harper dump us into?

Ivor: And why?

• Where's Harper?!
• Is this a game?
• Keep moving!
• ...

Jesse: Wait. Where's Harper!

Ivor: She didn't come with us.

Petra: Ugh. Getting very tired of Old Builders.

Lukas: Hang on. I just realized what this reminds me of...

Jesse: It's like some sort of crazy game.

Ivor: Really? You think THIS is a game?

Lukas: No no no, Jesse's right!

Jesse: Well whatever you do, don't stand still too long. Those big... beefy dudes up there seem like they're aiming for us.

Lukas: Hang on. I just realized what this reminds me of...

Ivor: Just standing around here is gonna get us killed!

Petra: Let's get out of here!

Lukas: Hang on. I just realized what this reminds me of...

Lukas: Spleef!

Ivor: Gesundheit?

Lukas: No, it's a game! You try to knock the floor out from other people and make them fall.

A competitor on the green team raises his right hand holding a shovel and runs to attack Jesse.

Green Competitor: Be like Tiiiiim!

Jesse either dodges or Lukas pushes him out of the way and dodges aswell. Jesse then looks underneath the snow. That competitor runs to attack Jesse again but fails and falls down only to get crushed by the piston mechanism below them.

Emily: Argh! That was my only decent teammate!

Emily runs to attack Petra, Ivor is covered by flamed arrows.

Facemeat: Ooops. Did Facemeat drop something? T N T! Boom!

Jesse pushes Lukas to safety to dodge the TNT.

Hadrian: It looks like the Green Team Captain is about to deliver a Welcome Basket of pain to our newcomers!

Petra is surrounded by competitors.

Petra: Jesse! Jesse Help!

The gladiators continue to shoot Ivor, while Clutch is about to throw TNT at him.

Ivor: Little help?

Ivor: Jesse? Jesse!

Petra: Arrgh! Help!

Lukas: Jesse! Which one?

Ivor: Please Jesse!

Petra: No! Jesse!

Ivor: Help!

Petra: Help! Please!

Lukas: Jesse, are you going for Ivor or Petra?

• [Help Ivor]
• [Help Petra]

Jesse: I'll get Ivor. Lukas grab Petra, quick!

Jesse runs towards Ivor and pushes him away from a falling TNT. A red player falls.

You rescued Ivor.

Ivor: Thank you Jesse! I couldn't have done that without you!

Lukas rescued Petra, but Nell digs out the snow under them.

Jesse: NO!!!

Lukas and Petra land.

Jesse: Petra!

Ivor: Lukas!

Lukas: Jesse--

Lukas and Petra are crushed.

Jesse: No no no. No. No.

Ivor: That's... no. That's impossible.

Jesse: I'll help Petra. Get Ivor, quick!

Jesse jumps on a red player's back and makes them fall.

You rescued Petra.

Petra: Wow, nice one Jesse. That was close!

Lukas rescued Ivor, but Nell digs out the snow under them.

Jesse: NO!!!

Lukas and Ivor land.

Jesse: Ivor!

Petra: LUKAS!

Lukas: Jesse--

Lukas and Ivor are crushed.

Jesse: No no no. No. No.

Petra: What... It can't be...

Nell: Whoa no way dude I got a double!!

Jesse: No.

Nell runs to attack Jesse, but Jesse hits her with the enchanted diamond sword.

Nell: Hngn! Gah!

Nell: Hey, hey, hey whoa! This is a misunderstanding dude! What are you doing?!

Emily: Hey! Using weapons is against the rules!

Jesse: "Rules?!"

Slab: Not cool, dude. SO NOT COOL.

Slab throws TNT at Jesse but they able to deflect it.

Slab: Wauugh!

Slab falls outside of the arena.

Otto: Slab is down, I repeat Slab is down.

Hadrian: Stop the match!

Otto: Not since the days of Tim have we seen such heated play.

Competitors walk off the arena with their hands up. Slab gets up.

Slab: That's totally against the rules, right?!

Nell: Yeah I didn't think we could throw TNT back at the gladiators. Nice one, brah.

• (Saved Ivor)
• (Saved Petra)

Ivor: You are an incredibly horrible individual! You just killed our companion--

Nell: Whoa now, I think--

Ivor: And now you're attempting to compliment Jesse's survival tactics?!

Petra: Who do you think you are?!

Nell: Whoa now, I think--

Petra: --And now are you're just trying to be all "buddy-buddy?!"

• [Attack!]
• No one's making sense.
• I'm not your "brah".
• ...

Jesse screams and lunges at Nell, trying to kill her with their sword.

Nell: Dude dude no!

Clutch stops Jesse.

Clutch: STOP.

Nell: I can tell you dudes are all angry, and I totally feel that, but I promise I do not make the rules here that's them... That's *them*!

Jesse: Okay, none of you are responding like you should be to what's going on - So are you all crazy, mind-controlled.. what?!

Nell: Whoa hang on, dude! I'm not in charge here, okay... it's THEM.

Jesse: You killed one of my best friends. I don't care about your compliments and I'm DEFINITELY not your "brah".

Nell: Whoa hang on, dude! I'm not in charge here, okay... it's THEM.

Jesse says nothing and glares at Nell.

Nell: I can tell you dudes are all angry, and I totally feel that, but I promise I do not make the rules here that's them... That's *them*!

Nell points at what it seems to be a trio of Old Builders.

Mevia: Yes. WE'RE there ones in charge here.

Hadrian: And we've never had to stop a match. Ever.

Otto: It definitely is strange, Mevia. What is going on here...?

Hadrian: I want an explanation IMMEDIATELY.

The Old Builders use their blocks to get down.

Otto: This is going to require some reconfiguring of the stats for sure.

Mevia: Well?

• Someone start explaining!
• You killed my friends!
• I will make you pay!
• ...

Jesse: Okay. You're in charge. Awesome. Now could you just explain what the heck is going on here?!

Mevia: What’s "going on here" is that YOU just ruined our round of Spleef.

Hadrian: Attacking competitors! Horrid!

Otto: And technically against the rules.

Jesse: My friends are dead. You killed them!

Mevia: Wait wait wait, and that's why your ruining our games?

Hadrian: Yeah, come one, Geez! How petty are you?

Jesse: Well I hope those fancy clothes don't stain because I am going to make you PAY for what you did to my friends.

Otto: Well this IS interesting.

Jesse says nothing.

Mevia: Lashing out just because your friend were eliminated.

Hadrian: Kind of "sore loser" behavior, don't you think, sport?

Otto: It IS part of the games.

• (Saved Ivor)
• (Saved Petra)

Ivor: Oh you can't be serious!

Mevia: As serious as that beard of yours.

Petra: Oh I've got a "game" we could play.

She draws her sword

Petra: I'll go first.

Mevia: Oh... Well if that isn't the cutest little threat I've ever heard.

• What "games?"
• [Raise your sword]
• Are you all crazy?!
• ...

Jesse: Okay, just tell me straight. What are these "games" that you keep talking about?

Otto: I think if we all just calm down then I think I can explain.

Jesse raises his/her sword and lunges to attack.

Slab: Ooooh I'd love to see you try that, shortstack.

They will remember that.

Otto: That won't be necessary.

Jesse: Are you people crazy?! People are dying out here and you're still taking about "games"?

Otto: Oh wow, you really don't know, do you?

Otto: Okay, everyone. Let's just calm down. Clearly these new incomers are confused.

Otto: Your friends aren't dead.

Jesse: Wait. What? How?!

Otto: When people are eliminated in the games, they don't DIE--

Hadrian: That would be wasteful!

Mevia: Obviously! They come back and them we have them go work in the mines!

• (Saved Ivor)
• (Saved Petra)

Lukas: Jesse!

Lukas and Petra get tugged away.

Lukas: Jesse!

Lukas and Ivor get tugged away.

Hadrian: Your friends are alive and well.

Mevia: It's just a game.

• Where are you taking them?
• How is this possible?
• Let my friends go!
• ...

Jesse: Where are you taking them?

Hadrian: To the mines.

Mevia: They're going to mine for quartz until they get their next shot.

Jesse: But I saw my friends die! How are they alive?!

Hadrian: Oh I'm not surprised that you're confused. Tiny brains.

Jesse: Let my friends go.

Hadrian: Sorry sport, but they WERE eliminated.

Mevia: Them's the rules.

Hadrian: Oh I'm not surprised that you're confused.

Hadrian: It's called "respawning", champ. We're not monsters.

Otto: Ahem. In our games when people "die" they reappear in one of our "respawn zones."

Mevia: I hear it's still pretty painful though.

Hadrian: Well, sport, now that you've come and interrupted our games I'm sure our fans would LOVE to know how you got here. Spill.

Mevia: Why bother? They all end up in the mines.

• A stairway.
• None of your business.
• We're from another world.
• ...

Jesse: Stairs. Lots of them.

Hadrian: Are you being a wisenheimer with me? Is that really what's going on? Wow. Can we get someone to kill this little moron for me please? A few DOZEN times.

Harper: Easy, Hadrian.

Jesse: I don’t think that’s any of your business.

Hadrian: Welll that’s cute. Almost as cute as you’ll look down in the mines, slugger.

Harper: Aw let’s not get hot-headed, Hadrian.

Jesse: We're from another world.

Hadrian: Yeah you and everyone else here, pipsqueak. You know what you are, champ? You're just a little gate crasher.

Mevia: Annnd what do we do with gate crashers?

Slab: Kill em and send em to the mines.

Harper: Back off, muscles.

Hadrian: Stubborn, huh? That’s alright.

Mevia: Yes it DOES make them more fun to break, doesn’t it?

Harper: Whoa, whoa! Easy, you control freaks.

Harper: Jesse's with me.

Hadrian: Welllll if it isn't Harper...

Otto: I must say, this return IS unexpected.

Harper: You're telling me. I'm here for Jesse.

Hadrian: Ohhhh really. So tell me, Champ. Why do you think Harper brought you here? my bet's on "pet". That's pretty cute, right?

Mevia: Adorable.

• We need the Atlas.
• She's supposed to help..
• We're trying to get home.
• ...

Jesse: We came for the Atlas. I want you to hand it over so my and I friends can go home.

Hadrian: Straight and to the point. I'd like it if I weren't simmering with BAREly controlled rage right now.

Mevia: We're, of course, not going to do any of those things but... admirable try.

Jesse: Harper is SUPPOSED to be helping.

Harper: These poor things have been lost in the Portal Network and need a way to their home world.

Hadrian: Meaning... you need my Atlas. Very interesting.

Jesse: We just want to get our friends and go home.

Hadrian: Sorry Chief, but this is your home now.

Mevia: Might as well get comfy.

Jesse: No way. We've been lost in your stupid portal hallway long enough. We're going home.

Hadrian: Meaning... you need my Atlas. Very interesting.

Hadrian: What’s the matter chief, ocelot got your tongue?

• (Saved Ivor)
• (Saved Petra)

Ivor: I don’t care if you are Old Builders, if you don’t hand over the Atlas and free our traveling companions we will make you pay.

Petra: We want the Atlas and we want our friends. And we want them NOW.

Hadrian: Well that's all well and good, but I'm confused. Why would we give ANYTHING to someone like you? You weren't invited.

Mevia: And you interrupted Spleef.

• Harper knows why.
• How can I change your mind?
• I have something you want.
• ...

Jesse: Ask Harper. She's the one "helping".

Harper: Um, Right. Yes. Believe me Hadrian, when you see what Jesse has... let's just say it will pique your interest.

Jesse: What if I was about to change your mind?

Hadrian: Hm... That'd be hard. Because, see, I could be watching Slab squash you right now, which would be highly entertaining...

Slab: Squash...!

Hadrian: Love it when he does that. What could you possibly offer that's better than that, slugger? I doubt you'd have anything that would interest us.

Jesse: Because I have something you want.

Hadrian: Oh..?

• (Jesse is Male)
• (Jesse is Female)

Mevia: He must be joking, Hadrian. Joking.

Mevia: She must be joking, Hadrian. Joking.

Hadrian: Oh, jokes! Ha ha! Hilarious!

Jesse: Nope. Not joking.

Otto: I have a sneaking suspicion that there’s more here than meets the eye...

Hadrian: I doubt you'd have anything that would interest us.

Jesse puts out his/her Diamond Sword to make a selection.

• (Idle Comments)
• ...

Mevia: Send them to the mines. They're cheaters... let's make their lives miserable... for fun.

Otto: This is not against the rules... technically they are still in the games.

Mevia: They don't deserve to be here Hadrian...

Otto: It's interesting... I think they could bring some excitement...

Hadrian: Yes... well I see your point.

Otto: They haven't been eliminated, therefore they could still be--

Mevia: Out! I want them out!

Hadrian: I'd be delighted to have them in the mines.

• (Optional Selections)
• ...

• Diamond Sword
• Enchanted Flint & Steel
• Eversource Crown
• White Pumpkin

Jesse: What about my sword!

Hadrian: (Sarcastically) Wow. A sword.

Mevia: Is it sharp?

Jesse: What about this Flint and Steel?

Hadrian: We have castles filled with chests. Which are filled with flints AND steels.

Mevia: Oh, how embarrassing...

Jesse: I present... The Eversource Crown.

Hadrian: Wait. Why do I recognize that?

Mevia: Ohh that's the crown we put on the Eversource Chickens so we'd be able to tell them apart from the regular chickens.

Otto: Oooh that was a good party, heh.

Hadrian: Sadly, not exactly valuable.

Jesse: How about a White Pumpkin?

Otto: Oh wow. Haven't seen one of those since Cassie left.

Mevia: Oooh don't say that name. She still gives me nightmares.

Hadrian: Oh. Yee-ikes is that who you got that from? I don't exactly know what she told you... but those things aren't exactly valuable.

Jesse takes out the Redstone Heart.

Jesse: What about this...

The trio gasp seeing that Jesse has The Redstone Heart.

Jesse: I present...

Hadrian: The Redstone Heart. Seems like yesterday SOMEONE took off with that and vowed "never to return with it."

Harper: Oh but I didn't bring it back. Jesse did.

Hadrian: Thing's no toy, slugger. How about you hand it over, huh? It can be, ha, pretty dangerous if you don't know how to use it.

Mevia: (Coughs) Harper

Harper: Oh don't you get started, Mevia!

• Not until we make a deal.
• Interested now, huh?
• No way, this is mine.
• ...

Jesse: Nuh uh Hadrian. You’re not getting one finger on this thing until you hand over my friends.

Hadrian: I’m not a big fan of “haggling”, Jesse...

Jesse: Ohh I've got you interested now, don't I?

Hadrian: You've certainly got my attention, yes.

Jesse: Um, nope. This is MINE. Not gonna happen.

Hadrian: Oh, really... let me tell you how this is going to go...

Harper: I’m pretty sure Jesse already told you what you have to hand over in exchange...

Hadrian: I’m not a big fan of “haggling”, Jesse...

Hadrian: Here’s the way my offer works... You give me the Heart. You and your friends go back down to those portals. I never look at your insiginficant face again.

• (Saved Ivor)
• (Saved Petra)

Ivor: Uh, without the Atlas? But we need that to get home.

Petra: Wait, without the Atlas? But how will we get home?

Hadrian: Soooooooo not my problem. This is a one time offer. You’ve caught me in a forgiving mood.

• No deal.
• Let's find a common ground.
• That's a terrible offer.
• ...

Jesse: I don’t play that way, Hadrian. If I can’t have the Atlas, you can’t have the Redstone Heart. Come on gang. Let’s get out of here.

Hadrian: Acch. Wait. Wait! Wait. I’m... sure we can reach an agreement that suits everyone. Well kiddo... I admit you do drive a hard bargain. I’m sure I can think of something fair... for the both of us.

Jesse: Clearly things have been getting out of hand. Let’s start over and see if we can reach an agreement.

Hadrian: Okay, okay... Fine. I can always appreciate someone trying to be reasonable.

Jesse: That’s your idea of an offer, seriously? That’s terrible.

Hadrian: Terrible! I’ll tell you what’s terrible--

Otto: Hadrian!

Hadrian: Well, I do admit the kid is not afraid of playin’ a little hardball. Even I think that is admirable.

Hadrian: I’m not gonna get anywhere with this, am I?

Otto: Nope... and technically the way I see it, you should be nice.

Hadrian: Fine. I’ll play nice.

Hadrian: Well... you need the Atlas... And I... need competitors. After your unexpected intrusion I seem to be short a team. So how about this- You play in the games, if you WIN... the Atlas is yours to keep. It’s a good deal, Jesse. Trust me. Everyone enjoys these games.

• Takes a big person to concede.
• I don't trust you.
• Sounds fun.
• ...

Jesse: It really does take a big person to admit when they’ve met their match, right Hadrian?

Hadrian: That’s right, slugger.

Jesse: I’ll play these games. Bring it on.

Harper: Well, I guess we have a deal then. Gravel.

Jesse: I still don't trust you.

Otto: Don’t you worry, Jesse. Once a rule is written into the Bylaws, we make sure it’s enforced. Isn’t that right, Hadrian?

Hadrian: Oh yeah. Otto’s a real stickler for “the rules.“

Otto: Hmph.

Jesse: Can’t wait to see what the other “games” are. Hope they’re fun.

Hadrian: Well there you have it! A deal has been struck! To the games!

Otto: You seem suspicious, and I completely understand. Don’t you worry, Jesse. Once a rule is written into the Bylaws, we make sure it’s enforced. Isn’t that right, Hadrian?

Hadrian: Oh yeah. Otto’s a real stickler for “the rules.“

Otto: Hmph.

Otto: Alright then, I suppose we can carry forward with the official addendum--

Hadrian: (interrupts Otto) Ugh, Otto. Enough. Add it on your own time. But there’s one other thing I want. If they lose... Harper has to go to the mines, too.

Harper: Oh gravel.

Hadrian: Harper, wanna be a friend and show our new competitors to where they’ll be staying?

Harper: Sure thing.

The group start walking.

Harper: Jesse this was not part of the plan. Wrapped up in one of Hadrian’s “deals”... Ugh. He’s not one to let other people get the upper hand, ya know. Sorta hoped I had left all his “negotiating” behind me. Don’t know how I put up with him for so long...

• You lied to us.
• This was YOUR idea!!
• How bad will this be?
• ...

Jesse: You *lied* to me. To all of us!

Harper: Hey, hey. I didn’t *lie* per se... I just didn’t tell the whole truth.

• (Saved Ivor)
• (Saved Petra)

Ivor: Tri-cky.

Petra: Ugh.

Jesse: Wait, but this was your plan! You said you had it all worked out!

Harper: Yeah... about that. I didn’t think you’d willingly come here. I might’ve acted in haste. Before, uh, I could work out the details.

• (Saved Ivor)
• (Saved Petra)

Ivor: Making it up as you go, huh? Bold.

Petra: You don’t say.

Jesse: Harper, how bad is this gonna be? Give it to me straight.

Harper: It’s not going to be a cake walk, that’s for sure. Hadrian has people play the games now just for his own amusement.

• (Saved Ivor)
• (Saved Petra)

Ivor: Hm. I thought I caught a whiff of megalomania off of him...

Petra: Yeah he seemed like a real treat.

Harper: Ok, so maybe I wasn’t completely honest with you... And that might be a little bit of an understatement. But at least we’re one step closer to the Atlas, right?

• (Saved Ivor)
• (Saved Petra)

Ivor: Uh.. Uh huh. That’s true.

Petra: Uhhh huh.

Harper: I’m... I’m sorry, okay? I really am. Lemme show you where the competitor village is.

The group walks out and follows Harper.

Competitor Village

Harper leads the group to the competitor village.

Harper: We used to have competitors from all over travel here to play in the games... At least until the Others ruined it.

Jesse: What happened?

Harper: Hadrian and Mevia let power go to their heads. They started pitting people against each other just for sport. Forcing people to be here. It isn't right. Come on, I'll show you where you'll be staying.

The gate opens.

Harper: Well, here it is. The competitor village. Sort of a 'home away from home' for all the people playing the games.

• (Saved Ivor)
• (Saved Petra)

Ivor: They're ALL in the games?

Petra: Wait. Are ALL these people competitors?

Harper: Yep. At least the ones who aren't stuck working in the quartz mines. Those poor souls are just waiting for their next shot. Mining is tough work. I feel bad for the people who are too scared, or weak, to play the games... They're just stuck here, unable to play the games.

• You don't approve.
• It seems like fun.
• That's terrible.
• ...

Jesse: Seems like you don't approve.

Harper: I don't. Believe me, these people would rather be here in the village than working in the mines.

Jesse: It doesn't seem too terrible... at least they get to play games all day.

Harper: Oh, no. You don't get it. This isn't fun to them.

Jesse: Wow, that's just horrible.

Harper: I know.

Jesse says nothing.

• (Saved Ivor)
• (Saved Petra)

Ivor: So they're stuck here. That doesn't sound cozy.

Petra: They're forced to stay here?

A purple team member walks over to Clutch's Kitchen. Only for Clutch to scare them off.

Harper: They didn't make a deal like you did, Jesse. They're stuck here til they win the games.

• (Saved Ivor)
• (Saved Petra)

Ivor: And if they lose?

Harper: Hadrian sends them to toil in the mines. If they're lucky, they'll get another shot at the games...but it might take a while. I'm gonna go confer with Otto - We go way back and, well, he's usually the most reasonable of the three.

Ivor: Hold on a moment. We still haven't found Petra or Lukas.

Petra: And what if they lose?

Harper: Hadrian sends them to toil in the mines. If they're lucky, they'll get another shot at the games...but it might take a while. I'm gonna go confer with Otto - We go way back and, well, he's usually the most reasonable of the three.

Petra: Wait, we still haven't found Lukas or Ivor.

Harper: I'm thinking that Hadrian must have sent them through the portal to the mines... Which is technically against the rules - No one's supposed to go there until their whole team is eliminated.

• Hadrian is showing who's boss.
• I won't stand for this!
• We have to get them out.
• ...

Jesse: Huh. Seems like Hadrian's trying to make sure we all know who's boss...

Harper: You always did catch on quick.

Jesse: Nuh uh. No way. They do NOT get to put my friends in their stupid mines.

• (Saved Ivor)
• (Saved Petra)

Ivor: Ooooh it's been too long since I was part of a prison break.

Harper: You've got a colorful backstory, don't you?

Ivor: You have no idea.

Petra: Yeah! We've gotta bust them out of there!

Harper: Hadrian always was one for maximizing usefulness - er - productivity.

Jesse: Well, then we're just going to have to get them out!

Jesse says nothing.

Harper: Hadrian always was one for maximizing usefulness - er - productivity.

Harper: See what you can do here... I'm going to try and find Otto. I've got confidence in you, Jesse. You might just get out of this...

Jesse: We've gotta get our friends out of the mines, quick.

• (Saved Ivor)
• (Saved Petra)

Ivor: I'll see if any of these other competitors have any... promising leads.

Petra: I'll go ask some of the other competitors.

• Optional Interactions
• ...

• Look at Portal
• Look at #1 Tim Fan Shop
• Talk to Beefy Dude
• Look at Memorial
• Talk to Blue Team
• Look at Dojo
• Look at Shovel Planet
• Talk to Ivor
• Talk to Petra
• Talk to Clutch
• Talk to Purple Team
• Look at Banner
• Look at Second Banner
• Talk to Slab
• Talk to Yellow Team
• Look at Distant Palance

Jesse: Aha. There’s our Nether Portal.

Jesse: Wow. Everyone seems to love this Tim guy.

Jesse: You a big fan of Tim?

The gladiator laughs.

Jesse: Forget I asked.

Jesse: (reading) “Here lies the platform on which Tim stood to win these great games.“ Hope I’ll be standing there soon.

Jesse looks at the blue team training.

Jesse: Wow. They look focused. They must really wanna win this thing.

Em is seen training at the dojo.

Jesse: Hm. Some sort of practice space. Looks like everyone’s working hard. Phew. Smells like it too.

Jesse: Ooooh. “Shovel Planet.“ Nice.

(If Jesse saved Ivor)

Ivor is sitting at a bench near Clutch's Kitchen.

Jesse: Ivor! Everything going okay?

Ivor: Yes... I was just thinking to myself that if this place were a touch less... mandatory, it could almost be fun. I admit I did have some fun in that Spleef tournament. I just don’t want to be forced into fun and games.

• I totally agree.
• No, these games are cruel.
• Of course you'd say that.
• ...

Jesse: Totally agree. The actual game was fun - It just stinks that all of this has to be part of it.

Ivor: Though their architecture is magnificent.

Jesse: No way. With the Old Builders controlling everything this place stinks.

Ivor: I’m just saying... there are some interesting ideas at play.

Jesse: Of course you’d like the place that’s all about people trying to kill each other forever.

Ivor: I’m just saying... there are some interesting ideas at play.

Jesse says nothing and shrugs their shoulders.

Jesse: We need to keep looking for Petra and Lukas.

Ivor: Right. Enough of this talking about feelings nonsense.

• Talk to Ivor again
• ...

Ivor: I’d love to engage in more idle chat, but let’s save it for after we’ve reunited with our companions, hm?

Jesse: Sounds good.

(If Jesse saved Petra)

Petra is standing near the #1 Tim Fan Shop.

Petra: Hey, Jesse. Finding your way around alright?

Jesse: Yeah, starting to.

Petra: Nice. You know, this place would actually be a blast if it weren’t for the whole “against their will” thing. I mean that Spleef was awesome but... A little bit of the fun gets taken away when you’re forced to do something.

• I totally agree.
• No, these games are cruel.
• Of course you'd say that.
• ...

Jesse: Totally agree. The actual game was fun - It just stinks that all of this has to be part of it.

Petra: I just hope we can get home soon. I’m a little creeped out by the people that run this place.

Jesse: No way. With the Old Builders controlling everything this place stinks.

Petra: Yeah. I guess.

Jesse: Of course you’d like the place that’s all about people trying to kill each other forever.

Petra: Yeah. I guess that *is* my brand.

Jesse says nothing and shrugs their shoulders.

Jesse: We need to keep looking for Ivor and Lukas.

Petra: Agreed.

• Talk to Petra again
• ...

Petra: Let’s talk more after we find Lukas and Ivor.

Jesse: Sounds good.

• First Conversation
• Returning Conversation

Clutch: Heeyyy.

Jesse smiles.

Clutch: Get out of here, before I see if I can attach this sign to your head.

Jesse gets intimidated.

Clutch: It’s so nice when new contestants are in the village. It’s lovely having fresh meat for us gladiators to destroy.

Clutch: Oh it’s you again. The one I wanted to make suffer. Hey! Leave before I ruin you.

• What do you do here?
• Have you seen my friends?
• Why is everyone so cranky?
• Fine. I'm out of here.

Jesse: What exactly do you do here?

Clutch: Well, when I’m not in the arena, being a great gladiator, I hand out the daily food rations and guard the food so no one tries to sneak any!

Jesse: Have you happened to see my friends? You know the ones that got eliminated in Spleef?

Clutch: No, but if I do I will make them wish for elimination again.

Jesse: Yeesh. Why is everyone so cranky around here?

Clutch: Could be that we’re forced into an endless cycle of destruction. Just a guess, though.

Jesse: Fine. I’m outta here.

Clutch: Bye bye! Can’t wait to kill ya again.

Jesse: Excuse me?

Purple01: Pssh.

Jesse: Wow. Rude.

Jesse: That amor is pretty sweet. Not as sweet as mine, of course.

Jesse: Impressive.

Slab is reading through Lukas' journal.

Jesse: Hey - That’s Lukas’ journal!

Slab: You say somethin’, tiny? Because I’m tryin’ to read here. So if you don’t mind...

• Give it to me.
• Where'd you get that book?
• Nope. Just passing through.
• ...

Jesse: That book you’re reading? Hand it over. It doesn’t belong to you.

Slab: (Sarcastically) Wow. That was so scary I almost fell over. Hey wait a minute. You’re the pipsqueak that knocked me outta my tower! Yeah! And this belonged to that little blond buddy of yours! And you expect me to just hand it over? Cuz I’m actually enjoying myself. There are some fascinating and thrilling tales in here. And I like to read slow to absorb it better. So I’m gonna be a while.

• Can we make a deal?
• Yeah. Hand it over.
• Uh, no. Goodbye.
• ...

Jesse: Hey don’t get too steamed - Maybe we can make a deal?

Slab: I’M SLAB, THE IMMOVEABLE. Oh we can make a deal. If you do everything I say, when I say it, and don’t make me mad again... MAYBE I’ll consider giving you this stupid book back.

Jesse: Yeah. Hand it over, meathead.

Slab: I’M SLAB, THE IMMOVEABLE. Get out of here before I use this book to punch your face in.

Jesse: Fine.

Slab: I just wanna get through one more chapter...

Jesse: Oh, uh, nope. Never mind. I was just... I’ll just keep going, huh?

Slab: Yeah. Get out of here you little nobody. I’M SLAB, THE IMMOVEABLE. I just wanna get through one more chapter...

Slab: I’M SLAB, THE IMMOVEABLE. Get out of here before I use this book to punch your face in. I just wanna get through one more chapter...

Jesse: Hey. Where’d you get that book you’re reading?.

Slab: This? Fished it out of some Respawn’s inventory after he. It’s got tales of adventure, feelings, and other dumb stuff. Hey wait a minute. You’re the pipsqueak that knocked me outta my tower! Yeah! And this belonged to that little blond buddy of yours! And you expect me to just hand it over? Cuz I’m actually enjoying myself. There are some fascinating and thrilling tales in here. And I like to read slow to absorb it better. So I’m gonna be a while.

• Can we make a deal?
• Yeah. Hand it over.
• Uh, no. Goodbye.
• ...

Jesse: Hey don’t get too steamed - Maybe we can make a deal?

Slab: I’M SLAB, THE IMMOVEABLE. Oh we can make a deal. If you do everything I say, when I say it, and don’t make me mad again... MAYBE I’ll consider giving you this stupid book back.

Jesse: Yeah. Hand it over, meathead.

Slab: I’M SLAB, THE IMMOVEABLE. Get out of here before I use this book to punch your face in.

Jesse: Fine.

Slab: ...I just wanna get through one more chapter...

Jesse: Oh, uh, nope. Never mind. I was just... I’ll just keep going, huh?

Slab: Yeah. Get out of here you little nobody. I’M SLAB, THE IMMOVEABLE. I just wanna get through one more chapter...

Slab: I’M SLAB, THE IMMOVEABLE. Get out of here before I use this book to punch your face in. I just wanna get through one more chapter...

Jesse: Err, nope. Don’t mind me. Just passing through.

Slab: Hmph. What on earth is a "Stampy Cat anyway?"

Slab: Hmph.

• Talk to Slab again
• ...

Slab: Can’t you see I’m tryin’ to read? Sheesh.

Jesse: Hmph. Sor-ry.

Yellow02: Wow! Hey you were that crazy person in Extreme Spleef. Decent. Not as good at Tim, but... decent. That’s more than I can say more most. But not even a third of what Tim was.

• Tim? Who's he?
• I'm way better than Tim.
• People love Tim, huh?
• ...

Jesse: Who's Tim?

Yellow02: Oh my gosh, where do I start? Okay... Okay. Tim. Legendary Tim. THE Tim... First off... Tim is my hero.

Jesse: Well, this might surprise you, but I’m better than Tim.

Yellow02: Pssh. No way. No one is like Tim, much less BETTER than him.

Jesse: Everybody loves Tim around here.

Yellow02: Uh, yeah. And justifiably so. He literally saved his entire team... and in style. His armour didn’t even get dirty. He’s a real Tim-spiration. Yeah. It’s true. He could do the Tim-possible.

Jesse says nothing.

Yellow02: Here's the secret. We're all just trying to be like Tim. He's perfect.

Jesse: Ooookay. I'll leave you to it then.

Jesse: Very fancy. Though the whole “oppressive ruler” thing isn’t really my aesthetic.

Jesse stops by at the dojo to talk to Em.

Jesse: Um.. hey.

Emily: *You’re* the one that eliminated the *one* decent member of my team.

Her other teammate is sitting on the floor sad that she couldn't win.

Emily: I’ll barely be able to get through to the next round. I mean I know I’m good at this, but not that good.

• Your team killed Lukas!
• Then we're even.
• I didn't mean it.
• ...

Jesse: Your stupid teammate killed Lukas!

Emily: Yeah I couldn’t believe Nell pulled that off either. Don’t forget they respawned. Duh. Don’t cry about it. We were doing what we had to do to win.... Until you screwed up everything.

Jesse: Then I guess we're even.

Emily: No way we're even! You still have a good teammate left. *And* you still have all your fancy gear. I'm stuck with two blockheads now.

Jesse: Hey, no hard feelings. I didn’t know what I had gotten into. Let’s just move past this.

Emily: No. I will eliminate you next round *and* make you suffer. It'll be fun for me.

Emily: You know I'm screwed now.

Emily: Next round, If I don’t get you... one of the gladiators will. You haven’t been here long so you wouldn’t know... But the gladiators are trained for everything. And they are completely under Hadrian’s control.

• May the best person win!
• They're not so tough.
• Not if I win first.
• ...

Jesse: Good luck Em. I know that the best person will win.

Emily: Seriously?... You know you’re looking at the best person.

Jesse: Please. They don't seem so tough.

Emily: Then you haven't been paying close enough attention. Or you're cocky. Either way... Bad business.

Jesse: Unless, I win. Which I will. You've got guts... I respect that. Just can't wait to see those guts on the arena floor.

Jesse says nothing.

Emily: I feel kinda bad for you - Most of us got snatched against our wills but you got tricked into coming WILLINGLY. That Old Builder should’ve told you these games were impossible.

• I have to win.
• Have you ever won?
• That can’t be true.
• Tim won the games.
• ...

Jesse: No, you don’t understand - I have to win. Winning is the only way my friends and I can go home.

Emily: Is THAT how it works?! That's what we're ALL trying to do.

Jesse: Have you ever won the games?

Emily: (Sarcastically) Yeah. I won but decided to give up the prize of “going home” to stay in this awesome place longer. Of course I haven't won.

(If Jesse talked to Em first)

Jesse: Come on. That can’t be true. Winning is the only way my friends and I can go home.

Emily: Just speaking from experience.

(If Jesse talked to anyone else)

Jesse: Looks like Tim won.

Emily: Yeah. Tim.

Jesse says nothing.

Emily: Yeah, well. Good luck with getting home.

Em and her teammate leave the dojo. Jesse approaches Nell who is nearby.

Nell: Woahh. It’s you, from Spleef. You were, like, amazing. I’m Nell. And I am SO super sorry about your friend. I get you’re probs upset. Especially since you had no idea what was going on... It, um, well, it wasn’t very chill.

• Yes I am.
• Have you seen my friends?
• It was all part of the games.
• ...

Jesse: Yeah. I am pretty upset. I will never do that to one of your friends again because, man do I not want to be on your bad side.

Nell: Totally get it, brah.

Jesse: Speaking of my friends have you seem them lately?

Nell: Nope sorry. They’re like probably in the mines... And that’s on me... Such bad karma... Bad karma.

Jesse: I understand, Nell - These games are nuts.

Nell: Man am I so glad to hear that - I do not want to be on YOUR bad side.

Nell: I am so. So. So. Sorry. I will never do that to one of your friends again because, man do I not want to be on your bad side.

Nell: I gotta say, you keep playin’ like that and you’ll like be like Tim status.

Jesse: Tim who?

Nell: Tim. Like “The Legend of Tim” Tim. On the signs! He, like, WON. Okay? Like you could! People could like, already be talking. They’re gonna like say stuff... Compare you to Tim. It might be a little uncomfortable. Or not. It’s cool.

• I'm going to win.
• They SHOULD pay attention.
• I'm just trying to get home.
• ...

Jesse: That’s right. I’m gonna win the games too!

Nell: No doubt. No doubt. Okay, don’t like, tell anyone, But I would rather be on your team. Green team captain is, like, psh... She is so not chill.

Jesse: Good! They SHOULD pay attention.

Nell: Woah, um. I dunno if Tim was that full of himself. Seems a little hubrisitic, don’t cha think?

Jesse: I’m not here to be a “Tim”... I just want to get home.

Nell: But that’s like *exactly* what makes you Tim status! Tim didn’t wanna be Tim either! He got his whole team home.

Nell: Don’t you understand? This is *huge*!

Nell: Listen, I still feel super bad about taking out your friend. I owe you, so if you ever need ANYTHING, you just come and ask, cha?

• (Optional Interaction) Talk to Nell again
• ...

Nell: Hey there Jesse. What can I help ya with?

Jesse: Oh, hey. Know where the Nether Portal is?

Nell: Cha. It's right over that way.

Facemeat is on a wooden staircase when Jesse approaches him.

Jesse: Um, hello?

Facemeat: Don't you hello Facemeat! Wait a minute! You're the cheater that blew up my friend, Slab! And Facemeat... Doesn't. Like. Cheaters. Don't stand around breathing up all of Facemeat's air. Facemeat prefers dweeb-free air.

• What do you do around here?
• Tell me about the Old Builders.
• I'll go now.

Jesse: Hey, what do you even do around here?

Facemeat: Facemeat cracks skulls... and thinks about crackin’ more skulls... when Facemeat has time that is.

Jesse: What do you know about the Old Builders who run this place?

Facemeat: Well one, they hate being called Old Builders. Two, they’re Facemeat’s bosses. Three, they’re not big on hugs.

Jesse: I’ll just... I’m gonna go now.

Jesse leaves.

Jesse: Do you know where my friends are?

Facemeat: In the Mines...Duh. And they’re not going anywhere. Not on Facemeat’s watch. That doesn’t mean just stand there. Staring at Facemeat. With YOUR face.

• Let me help you in some way.
• Get my friends, now!
• Let them go ...please?
• ...

Jesse: Please. What can I do to get them out?

Facemeat: Well, now that you mention it...

Jesse: Get my friends. NOW.

Facemeat: Facemeat doesn’t negotiate with meanies. Well... there is something you can do...

Jesse: Please. Pretty Please, Let them go.

Facemeat: Facemeat... knows... not to let prisoners out... ohh... But giant eyes.. aurgh. Oh okay, fine. There is something you can do.

Jesse says nothing.

Facemeat: Facemeat was busy slamming mad reps at the gym and missed lunchtime. Ya See? Facemeat’s hungry. Do something about that and Facemeat’ll think about getting your friends out.

• (Optional Interaction) Talk to Facemeat again
• ...

Facemeat: Unless you got food, I don’t wanna talk to you.

Jesse walks over to Nell for her help.

Nelll: Hey there Jesse. What can I help ya with? No, I mean seriously. I mean anything at all. Like I wanna help out people. Like be a good person, you know?

• Facemeat is hunrgy.
• Do you have any food?
• I need to free my friends.
• ...

Jesse: Well, actually... I’m trying to bribe that guard Facemeat... And he’s hungry.

Nell: Well... If I had some wheat I would totally give you some. Sadly, I DON’T have a secret stash. And if you DIDN’T ask, I WOULDN’T loan you some. Wink.

Jesse: Well, actually... do you have any extra food?

Nell: Well... If I had some wheat I would totally give you some. Sadly, I DON’T have a secret stash. And if you DIDN’T ask, I WOULDN’T loan you some. Wink.

Jesse: I need to get my friends out of the mines.

Nell: Okay, lemme guess... Facemeat skipped lunch again. I’ve got a secret stash. Of wheat. Let’s see if we can feed the beast.

Nell: Hey, you, like, hungry? I always get CRAZY stupid cranky when I’m hungry. Right? I, uh, I’ve got a secret stash. Of wheat. If you want some.

Nell: Come on. Quick before anybody sees us.

Jesse and Nell sneak around the back to get to her secret wheat farm.

Nell: Go ahead - That should be enough for your bread.

Jesse: All of it?

Nell: Course, brah. It’ll grow back. Just, uh, leave the seeds, yeah?

• Wheat
• ...

• Wheat #1
• Wheat #2
• Wheat #3

Jesse: One... Planting as I go...

Jesse: And that's another... (hums)

Jesse: Sweet! Annnd that should all grow back soon.

Nell: Niice. Looks like that should be enough for some epic loafage.

Jesse is confused.

Nell: Yeah, that means bread.

Jesse: Hopefully bread’ll be enough to get that Facemeat guy to help me...

Nell: Righteous. They don’t let us use crafting tables though...

• Looked at Dojo first
• Talked to Nell first

Jesse: Wait! I saw a few wood planks by the Dojo!

Nell: Right on.

Jesse: Then I guess I’ll just have to make my own... Where can I get some wood planks?

Nell: Hey, I remember a bunch of, like, wood planks by the Dojo? I think they train by like punching them or whatever, you know?

Jesse: Thank you, Nell.

Nell: No prob. Happy to help. Catch ya later, yeah?

Jesse enters the dojo to get some wood planks for a crafting table.

• (Optional Interaction) Look at Wood
• ...

Jesse: Wooden planks. Solid!

Jesse kisses their fist and starts punching the wood planks.

Jesse: There. That should be enough for a table.

They make a crafting table.

Jesse: Aha! That's some fine crafting. Let's make some food!

Jesse makes the bread with the wheat from Nell.

Jesse: Boom! Bread. Now I should be able to get my friends back!

Jesse comes back to Facemeat to give him his bread.

Jesse: Heyyy Facemeat. Got some bread for ya!

Facemeat: Bread, huh? It’s not cake, but Facemeat IS starving. It's so warm. And full of carbs. Mmm fresh bread.

• Get my friends, now!
• Please go get my friends.
• Hey, that bread ain't free!
• ...

Jesse: Get my friends out of there. Now.

Facemeat: Hey, no need to yell. Though Facemeat IS impressed.

Jesse: Please get my friends?

Facemeat: Facemeat appreciates the politeness. Hang on.

Jesse: It took me a long time to make that bread so you better hold up your end of the deal!

Facemeat: Geez. Facemeat didn’t know you were so demanding. Wait here.

Facemeat: Whoa. Stop with the staring. Facemeat hates that. Wait here.

Facemeat walks through the Nether Portal.

• (Saved Ivor)
• (Saved Petra)

Ivor: Jesse, hello.

Jesse: Hey Ivor.

Ivor: There’s been something I’ve been wanting to say... It’s about how you saved me back there in that game. I... I really appreciate it, Jesse. I... ugh... I couldn’t have done it without you is what I’m trying to say. Really not a fan of admitting that.

• I thought you'd die.
• Do better next time, okay?
• Of course, we're friends.
• ...

Jesse: Ivor... I thought you were gonna die.

Ivor: I worried about that too. Luckily none of us did.

Jesse: Just try and do better next time, okay? I’m getting really tired of needing to pull your butt out of the fire.

Ivor: Yes... I suppose that makes sense. I can do that. Yes. Let's try and find Lukas and Petra then.

Jesse: Of course I saved you, Ivor. We’re friends.

Ivor: Well... yes. And I suppose that is very lucky for you, isn’t it?

Ivor: I have made this exceedingly uncomfortable.

Jesse: I'm glad you're in this with me, Ivor.

Ivor: Me too... friend.

Jesse: Hey Petra.

Petra: Hey. Glad to see you already figured out the whole Nether portal thing.

Jesse: Lukas and Ivor should be right out - One of those huge guys is getting them for me.

Petra: Nice, nice. It seems like we keep ending up in situations...

• (Unchipped Lukas in Episode 7)
• (Unchipped Petra in Episode 7)

(If Jesse unchipped Lukas in Episode 7: Access Denied)

Petra: Back with PAMA you picked Lukas and so today in that stupid game I worried...

(If Jesse unchipped Petra in Episode 7: Access Denied)

Petra: First with PAMA... Now with that stupid “Sploof” game.

Petra: Well, what I’m trying to say is thanks. You know, don’t make this awkward. It was just on my mind. I thought I should say something.

• I'm sorry about before, Petra.
• Of course I saved you.
• I thought you'd die.
• I did what I had to do.
• ...

(If Jesse unchipped Lukas in Episode 7: Access Denied)

Jesse: I still feel awful about picking Lukas over you with PAMA... I’m really sorry.

Petra: It’s okay. Whats important is that you saved me this time. And I still have all my stuff.

(If Jesse unchipped Petra in Episode 7: Access Denied)

Jesse: Hey. Of couse I saved you, okay? You’re one of my best friends.

Petra: Well... I just hope Ivor isn’t too jealous.

Jesse: Petra, I thought you were going to die.

Petra: Me too. I’m glad Lukas and Ivor respawned. I can’t even... I don’t want to imagine. Ugh. Not gonna think about it.

Jesse: I did what I had to do.

Petra: Well... I appreciate it.

Petra: Yeah. I’m just gonna shut up.

Jesse: I'm glad you're with me in this, Petra.

Petra: Me too.

• (Saved Ivor)
• (Saved Petra)

Facemeat: Here. Go away. Respawns.

Facemeat pushes Lukas and Petra through the portal and sets them free.

Lukas: Jesse! Man is it good to see you.

Jesse: You too Lukas.

Petra: Jesse! I really hope you’ve got our stuff because I am not liking being armorless here.

Lukas: So I guess that’s a “no” on my journal, too.

Jesse: I’m working on that. It’s... tricky though.

Petra: Give it to me straight. What did Harper get us into here?

Lukas: Yeah... Harper is a tricky one. Jesse?

Facemeat: Here. Go away. Respawns.

Facemeat pushes Lukas and Ivor through the portal and sets them free.

Lukas: Jesse! Man is it good to see you.

Jesse: You too Lukas.

Jesse: Annnd Ivor.

Jesse and Petra are confused to see Ivor in his underwear clothing.

Petra: Uhh... What are you wearing...

Lukas: Right?

Ivor: Shut up! My outfit breathes wonderfully!

Lukas: Anyway. How’s it been going out here? You, uh, you don’t have our stuff by any chance, do you?

Ivor: He's worried about his diary.

Jesse: Sorry.

Ivor: Well don’t beat around the bush - What has Harper gotten us wrapped up in?

Lukas: Yeah... Harper is a tricky one. Jesse?

• As long as I have you guys.
• We're in trouble.
• It's just games.
• ...

Jesse: As long as we stick together it’s gonna be fine. We’ll either get the Atlas and go home... or we’ll be stuck in the Nether together... forever.

Lukas: That is not reassuring, Jesse.

Jesse: Now that you guys are out, we need to be careful.

• (Saved Ivor)
• (Saved Petra)

Jesse: If Ivor and I don’t win the next round... we’re going to all be sent back through that Nether Portal...

Jesse: If Petra and I don’t win the next round...we’re going to all be sent back through that Nether Portal...

Lukas: No way.

Jesse: Don’t worry... we’re just in this tournament where if we win we get the Atlas and our ticket home.

• (Saved Ivor)
• (Saved Petra)

Petra: Oh well that's not so bad.

Ivor: Of course if we lose we... um, spend an eternity mining for quartz through that portal.

Ivor: Oh. Well that’s better than I thought--

Petra: Buut if we lose we'll be mining for quartz forever.

Lukas: Nope. That is not a thing I want.

Lukas: That, uh... that bad huh?

A miner pops through the portal.

Sebastian: Hey! Jesse! I need to talk--

Facemeat shoves him back into the mines.

Lukas: It’s pretty bad in there, Jesse. They don’t even do anything to keep the pigmen away so they just... stare at you while you mine.

• (Saved Ivor)
• (Saved Petra)

Petra: Yeah it’s kind of the worst.

Ivor: That does sound... Well, terrible.

Ivor: It’s been terrible. And we weren’t in there that long.

• Gonna get the Atlas.
• I made a deal.
• But we can win!
• ...

Jesse: Lukas we need the Atlas to get home.

Lukas: I know.

Jesse: Lukas, I’m sorry. We can’t just leave. We made a deal. We have two more games to compete in.

Lukas: Hopefully we can get that over with quick.

Jesse: We can’t just leave. I really think we can win this.

Lukas: Good. We need to.

Jesse says nothing.

Jesse: Apparently this guy Tim did it.

Lukas: That's true. He’s all they talk about in the mines. Guess he won the games a long time ago and got all of his team home. They say he was three blocks tall... and that he carried his entire team across the finish line.

• (Saved Ivor)
• (Saved Petra)

Ivor: Tim seems fantastic.

Petra: Yeah, it's super fishy.

Jesse: Well you’re out of those mines now - According to Harper, until our entire team is eliminated you’re allowed to stay here in the village.

Harper and Otto approach Jesse's group.

Otto: That’s right. Your friends weren’t supposed to go the mines yet. I am sincerely sorry about that.

Harper: Jesse, this is Otto. My old friend. Like I said, he may be able to help.

• What do you two want?
• Didn't think you'd come.
• So you're on our side?
• ...

Jesse: Oh great. What do you two want?

Harper: Hey now. Otto just wanted to meet you. Don't be mad.

Jesse: I didn't think you'd come back.

Harper: Hey now, I said he would help. That’s why we’re here.

Jesse: So you’re the one who’s supposed to help us?

Otto: Well, I’ll enforce the rules at any rate. If that helps you then... Can't be games without rules.

Harper: Giving us the silent treatment, huh?

Otto: Jesse you have every right to be upset. I’m here to help. Or rather, make Hadrian and Mevia follow the rules.

Otto: Harper’s been filling me in about you. From the stories she’s told... I’m impressed. You might actually make it to the top. In fact, you’re the most exciting thing to come to this place in a loooong time. A real wild card. I think you might be a real Tim in the making. Yup, a *real* Tim. Really interesting.... You being here. I can feel change in the air.

• I'm better than Tim.
• You better not cheat.
• As long as I go home.
• ...

Jesse: “Tim,“ please. I can do anything he can do better.

Otto: Well... you might just be right about that, Jesse.

Jesse: Whatever. As long as you don’t cheat.

Otto: Cheat? Oh no no no. That would NEVER do. Not as long as I am around. In fact, I am going to make it my personal mission to make sure Hadrian plays by the book. You’ll see.

Jesse: Great! As long as I get to go home.

Otto: That IS the point. But you have to win, first. And my job is to make sure everybody...even Hadrian, plays by the rules.

Otto: You got moxie, kid. I think you might actually have a chance here. And my job is to make sure everybody...even Hadrian, plays by the rules

Otto: I’m rooting for ya, kid. Just don’t disappoint me.

Otto leaves.

Petra: Can we trust him, Harper?

Harper: Who knows? Otto’s been doing this forever. At least he seemed interested. Anyway, dorms are over there. You’ve got a big day tomorrow Jesse.

Lukas: That sounds awesome. Can’t wait to just sit for a little while.

Jesse: And in the morning... I’m winning and getting us all out of here.

• (Saved Ivor)
• (Saved Petra)

Ivor: I just hope this next event isn’t too... deadly.

Petra: I wonder what the next event will be...

Ivor: Hopefully nothing too deadly.

Lukas: (laughs) I’m sorry, but I can’t take you seriously looking like that.

Ivor: It breathes! Wonderfully!

The group enter the dorms to rest for the next game.

Lava Race (Arena)

Hadrian: Hellllooooo competitors and welcome to the next day of the Games. And, it's gonna be a hot one!

Mevia: Woo! Yes it is, Hadrian! And how're our teams looking, Otto?

Otto: Well Mevia - Purple, green, and yellow are still making a strong showing, but after yesterday's performance in Spleef I'm afraid to say that the Red team... has been completely eliminated.

Mevia: Oooh I guess it is back to the mines for them, ha ha!

Otto: And, of course, about our plucky newcomers--

Hadrian: Otto... shut up. We don't need to hear about them. Well for everyone else... Don't forget to be like Tim out there!

• (Saved Ivor)
• (Saved Petra)

Ivor: Certainly fond of their own voices, those three... I can’t wait to hear what today’s event is... The suspense is killing me...

Petra: Wonder how this is going to go... These other losers don’t look so tough.

• It's a good day to compete.
• They love this Tim guy.
• What pompous jerks.
• ...

Jesse: Yep. It’s gonna be a good one. I can feel it.

• (Saved Ivor)
• (Saved Petra)

Ivor: Well I’m glad you’re feeling good at least. I wish we knew anything about today’s event...

Petra: Alright, I can get behind that kind of optimism. No idea what this event is, but I’m sure we’ll kick butt.

Jesse: I can’t believe how much they love this “Tim” guy... What’s up with that?

• (Saved Ivor)
• (Saved Petra)

Ivor: Yes it certainly is curious... He must have been quite the competitor.

Petra: No idea... Definitely weird though.

Jesse: Oh my gosh I am so sick of those pompous jerks.

• (Saved Ivor)
• (Saved Petra)

Ivor: Yes I can’t say I’m terribly fond of them either...

Petra: Yeah I'm right there with you...

• (Saved Ivor)
• (Saved Petra)

Ivor: It just occured to me. If we lose today... we’ll need to hear their voices... forever.

Petra: I hope one of these events involves punching their teeth in because MAN would I be the best at that event.

Hadrian: Alright competitors... The next event is almost upon us - Time to head to the starting line!

Jesse: "Starting line," huh?

• (Saved Ivor)
• (Saved Petra)

Ivor: Oh, great a run for my life... just what I was hoping for.

Hadrian: Bad knees, beardo

Petra: A race! We’ve totally got this!

Hadrian: “Got this”, huh?

Hadrian: Boom! Surprise Locker Room Visit! Ha! How we doing everybody?

Yellow02: (whispers to teammate) It's Hadrian!

Hadrian: And here are the newcomers that everyone’s been talking about since their, heh, explosive debut in spleef. Tell me champ, what’s on your mind as you approach the next challenge? Make sure you smile when that spotlight’s on you. We have appearances to keep up here.

• Get out of my face.
• A fair contest.
• Winning.
• ...

Jesse: I’m not gonna be in your twisted “interview,“ Hadrian. Get out of my face.

Hadrian: Oh I’ll get out of your face. But I will be LAUGHING at your face from my nice, cushy box while I watch you burn. I promise you that, you little NOTHING.

Jesse: I’m just looking forward to a fair contest where the best person wins.

Hadrian: Well listen to this little pillar of nobility, huh? Don’t you worry, that’s what these games are all about! Just ask Tim.

Jesse: Winning.

Hadrian: Oooh in the zone, huh? That’s excellent, that’s just excellent. Well I hope you manage to hang onto that optimism when the heat is on out there.

Hadrian: Word of advice, slugger... Don’t ignore, antagonize, or otherwise annoy the hand that pulls the levers.

Hadrian turns around and the competitors hide.

• (Said "Get out of my face."/Nothing)
• (Said "A fair contest."/"Winning.")

Hadrian: Listen up, Buck-o. These are supposed to be games. These are supposed to be FUN. So play. Along. I sincerely hope that we understand each other.

• (Saved Ivor)
• (Saved Petra)

Ivor: You’re not terribly subtle, so...

Petra: Oh I think we do.

• We will beat you.
• I'm done talking to you.
• I'm playing this MY way.
• ...

Jesse: These games might be yours, Hadrian, but we’re going to beat you.

Hadrian: Well. That’s a rather hilarious bit of fiction you’re slinging, isn’t it?

• (Saved Ivor)
• (Saved Petra)

Ivor: (Sarcastically) Yeah. So funny that I forgot to laugh.

Petra: We’ll see how much you’re laughing when I’m pointing my sword at your throat.

Hadrian: Well aren’t you some bold little so and so’s. Watching you burn is going to be EXTRA satisfying.

Jesse: I’m through talking, Hadrian. Let’s just get this over with.

Hadrian: Oh you are just really pushing my buttons now. Watching you burn is going to be EXTRA satisfying.

Jesse: Oh, I’ll be playing all right. Playing MY way.

Hadrian: Oh well we’ll see just how far your way gets you. Spoiler alert: Probably not very.

• (Saved Ivor)
• (Saved Petra)

Ivor: Well I don’t like the sound of that.

Petra: Ominous much?

Hadrian: So try to enjoy yourselves...

Hadrian: Yes. Perhaps we should just get on with this. Good luck out there, Sport...

Hadrian: I admire your confidence, Jesse but I must ask... What makes you think you can win when so many others have failed, huh? Do you really think you’re... special?

• (Saved Ivor)
• [Remove Extra Dialogue]

Ivor: I’ve always liked to think so.

• Your pride is your weakness.
• We've survived worse.
• We always find a way.
• ...

Jesse: I think we can win because you’re not as good as you think you are. You’re cocky.

Hadrian: Well aren’t you some bold little so and so’s. Watching you burn is going to be EXTRA satisfying.

Jesse: Whatever you’re throwing at us... can’t be any worse than the other stuff we’ve already survived.

Hadrian: Oh really. Because it seems like two members of your team have already been eliminated.

Jesse: Yeah. And there’s two left. More than enough to win this.

Hadrian: Yes. Perhaps we should just get on with this.

Jesse: Thing about me and my team, Hadrian... No matter the challenge, we always find a way.

Hadrian: Oh really. Because it seems like two members of your team have already been eliminated.

Jesse: Yeah. And there’s two left. More than enough to win this.

Hadrian: Yes. Perhaps we should just get on with this.

Hadrian: Yes. Perhaps we should just get on with this. Good luck out there, Sport...

Hadrian: What a lovely day for a game...

• (Saved Ivor)
• (Saved Petra)

Hadrian leaves. Em and Nell approach Jesse and Ivor.

Hadrian leaves. Em and Nell approach Jesse and Petra.

Emily: Jesse. Good luck out there. I’m sure you’ll be great but... Well everyone could always use a little dose of luck, right?

• Thanks. You too.
• Okay, what are you up to?
• Glad you're coming around.
• ...

Jesse: Thanks, Em. Good luck to you too.

Emily: Of course... I saw what you could do in Spleef. Then you made that deal with Hadrian and I thought... An enemy of *my* enemy is *my* friend.

Jesse: You wishing me good luck? Come on Em that sounds pretty suspicious.

Emily: Maybe we got off on the wrong foot earlier... I’m sorry. I was just mad about my old teammate you eliminated. Well, I was thinking about how you handled spleef and then you made that deal with the Old Builders and I thought... An enemy of *my* enemy is *my* friend.

Jesse: Aww, Em. Glad to see my charms finally wore you down!

Emily: Well, I was thinking about how you handled spleef and then you made that deal with the Old Builders and I thought... An enemy of *my* enemy is *my* friend.

Nell: Woah, that means Em wants to be like friends with you Jesse... What?

Emily: Well, I was thinking about how you handled spleef and then you made that deal with the Old Builders and I thought... An enemy of *my* enemy is *my* friend.

• (Saved Ivor)
• (Saved Petra)

Ivor: Em wanting to work together... hmm I’m not surprised* we* are very charming.

Petra: Em might be up to something.

Emily: So yeah, how ‘bout we work together on this? I could use an ally... and you could use my help. Come on Jesse. I'm trying to help you out here. Like a mutual agreement.

• How would we do that?
• C'mon, you're up to something.
• Maybe, but can I trust you?
• ...

Jesse: How's that gonna work?

Emily: A bigger group has a better chance of getting past the gladiators. Trust me.

Jesse: Aw come on Em, you expect me to believe that? What are you up to here?

Emily: Nothing. Honest. It’s just... watching you negotiate with Hadrian, trying to get home... It inspired me. Made me want to go home too. We should be working together.

Jesse: How can I trust you?

Emily: You can trust me or you can take a Slab to the face.

Jesse: You got a point.

Emily: I’m just trying to be nice. I swear.

Emily: (whispers to Jesse) In the middle of the race is a part with tons of gladiators... That’s when we should all team up. Defeat them, then race to the finish... Well? What do ya say? Unless you *don’t* want the help of a former gladiator... I mean, that's okay too. I'm sure you'll be fine.

• You got yourself a deal.
• We'll be fine on our own.
• ...

Jesse: You gotta deal.

Emily and Jesse high-five each other.

Emily: Good. I won’t let you down.

Hadrian: Competitors to the starting line!

Emily: Meet ya at Gladiator Junction.

• (Saved Ivor)
• (Saved Petra)

Ivor: I’m glad she’ll be on our side... At whatever a Gladiator Junction is.

Petra: Gladiator Junction? That sounds awesome. At least we won’t have to fight her *and* the gladiators.

Jesse: I’m gonna stick with my team...and you should stick with yours.

Emily: Fine. I'll do that.

Hadrian: Competitors to the starting line!

Emily: See ya at Gladiator Junction.

Em and Nell walk to the starting line.

• (Saved Ivor)
• (Saved Petra)

Ivor: Good we don’t need them Jesse. Team Jess-vor has this one down! Or is it team I-seee?

Petra: We don’t need them. They’ll just hold us back.

Emily: You know what? Fine. But let the record show that I tried to be nice.

Hadrian: Competitors to the starting line!

Em and Nell walk to the starting line.

• (Saved Ivor)
• (Saved Petra)

Jesse and Ivor make their way to the starting line too.

Ivor: I don’t know about this, Jesse. Cardio isn’t really my thing. If I were Hadrian I’d be up to some suspicious activity. This race is going to be more than a race. I can feel it.

• No mercy, Ivor.
• You're right to worry.
• We'll work together.
• ...

Jesse: Come on Ivor, I know you can unleash the fury out there. Show them what you got.

Ivor: You're right Jesse! I’m going to show those Old Builder’s what Ivor is made of.

Jesse: I'm nervous too, Ivor. These Old Builders could be up to anything.

Ivor: It’s rather reassuring to know that even you get worried sometimes.

Jesse: Don't worry, we're in this together. You and me.

Ivor: That's good to hear, Jesse. We can do this!

Ivor: I’ll just try my best. Which is usually more than enough.

Jesse and Ivor walk to their respective section. The other competitors are seen stretching and preparing for the race.

Jesse and Petra make their way to the starting line too.

Petra: I'm ready for this. Those gladiators are going down! Hint, it’s gonna involve a lot of punching-- And Kicking. And all around awesomeness.

• Watch each others backs.
• Don't get careless.
• No mercy, Petra.
• ...

Jesse: Remember, there’s no I in teamwork, Petra.

Petra: Yeah, but there is a “me” in I’m gonna kick their butts.

Jesse: Let’s play it safe. Hadrian might have something else planned.

Petra: You got it Jesse, I don’t trust him as far as I can can throw him...which is pretty far for the record.

Jesse: Give them all ya got, Petra!

Petra: I’ve been waiting *alllll*day for you to say that.

Petra: You'll see.

Jesse and Petra walk to their respective section. The other competitors are seen stretching and preparing for the race.

Nell: (whispers) Psst... Jesse?

• (Worked with Em)
• (Stuck with Your Team)

Nell: I just like wanted to say... it’s like an honor to be working together. And I’m glad that Em like totally suggested that.

Herzog: We can do this.

Jesse: Uh... yeah!

Nell: I knew that you were cool from the moment we met.

Nell: It’s a total bummer that we’re not gonna be able to...ya know work together...

Herzog: Sorry you’re gonna lose now.

Nell: I still think you’re awesome though.

Mevia: Competitors, on your mark!

Otto: Get set!

Hadrian: GOOO!

• (Saved Ivor)
• (Saved Petra)

Jesse and Ivor start running. Ahead of them is a pool of lava spilling from the ceiling.

Ivor: Hot, hot, hot.

Jesse and Petra start running. Ahead of them is a pool of lava spilling from the ceiling.

Petra: Woah. Watch out!

They duck underneath the lava and dodge the rest of the lava ahead. Jesse parkours over a huge gap of lava on top of some of the other platforms and make it.

Jesse: Ha! We did it!

• (Saved Ivor)
• (Saved Petra)

Ivor: I love a good lava-based build as much as the last guy... But this is a little treacherous for even my tastes!

Petra: This has been pretty tough... Can’t wait to see what else they throw at us.

• Oh man, what are we doing?!
• Witness my greatness.
• This is going to be easy!
• ...

Jesse: What did we get ourselves into?

Yellow01: And you’re just getting started!

Jesse: Get ready to witness some greatness.

Yellow01: "Greatness, huh?"

Jesse: This is going to be easy!

Yellow01: That's what you think!

• (Saved Ivor)
• (Saved Petra)

Ivor: I sure hope that’s the silence of determination rather than paralyzing fear!

Yellow01: You talk too much!

Petra: Aw you’re not scared, are ya? This is easy!

Yellow01: That's what you think!

Jesse: Huh?

A yellow competitor draws his bow and misses his shot. Jesse takes out their sword.

Yellow01: Outta the way chumps!

Jesse dodges another arrow charging at them and they attack some of the other competitors. They then successfully kill one of them

Yellow03: Auggh! Nooo!

Jesse and Ivor/Petra slide under a wide spilling fountain of lava from the ceiling and continue running. One of the competitors draw their bow at them.

Yellow01: Not quite!

Jesse performs a roll dodge and slashes them dead with their sword. They jump into a pool of water and end up in Gladiator Junction.

Jesse: Okay, sounds like this is Gladiator Junction... But where are the Gladiators?

A green competitor gets exploded by a stack of TNT and is flying just above Jesse's head.

Herzog: (in slow-motion) Ow my boddyyyyyy!

They fall into the water.

Jesse: Whoa! That answers that question!

• (Saved Ivor)
• (Saved Petra)

Ivor: Jesse! Observe!

Petra: Look out! Arrow!

An arrow comes charging at Jesse. They dodge the arrow and the arrow ignites the TNT. To which it explodes, and Jesse and Ivor/Petra are hurt and fall. Up ahead are the competitors getting brutally murdered by the gladiators.

• (Said "Oh man, what are we doing?!")
• (Said "Witness my greatness.")
• (Said "This is going to be easy!")

Jesse: From bad to worse...

Jesse: Greatness don’t fail me now...

Jesse: So much for easy...

• (Worked with Em)
• (Stuck with Your Team)

Emily: Jesse! Sup! You ready for the fun part?

Jesse: I sure hope so!

Emily: Come on then!

Emily runs kills two of the competitors in front.

• (Saved Ivor)
• (Saved Petra)

Ivor: Glad she’s on our side, Jesse.

Petra: Glad she’s with us, Jesse.

They run into slab.

Slab: You’re mine! I’ve been dreaming about this since spleef.

Jesse: Oh yeah, Slab? Because you seem pretty outnumbered.

Slab: Just means more fun for me.

Jesse: We’ll see about, right Em? ...Em?

Emily: BOOM.

Em kicks Jesse from behind and runs away.

Em is seen running to win the race.

Jesse: Wait, that doesn’t make any sense. Why aren’t they--?

Slab: You’re mine! I’ve been dreaming about this since spleef.

Jesse: Wow, your memory goes back that far?

Slab: Fire away!

Jesse dodges TNT being thrown at them.

Slab: Bye, squishy!

Jesse dodges Slab's sword and survives.

• (Saved Ivor)
• (Saved Petra)

Ivor pushes Slab and takes out a potion.

• Potion of Swiftness
• Potion of Leaping
• Potion of Invisibility

(Ivor's dialogue may vary depending on your choices in Episode 5 and 7)

Ivor: Potion of swiftness!

(Ivor's dialogue may vary depending on your choices in Episode 5 and 7)

Ivor: Potion of leaping!

(Ivor's dialogue may vary depending on your choices in Episode 5 and 7)

Ivor: Potion of invisibility!

Slab breaks Ivor's potion.

Ivor: Ohhh crud--

He gets killed by Clutch.

Clutch: Gotcha!

Ivor: Auuughhh!

Petra runs up and kicks Slab hard in the face. He falls over.

Slab: Aurgh! What--?!

Petra: Jesse! I’ve got your back, go! Go!

Petra fights Slab but she gets pushed back by his sword. Clutch comes in and kills her.

Clutch: Gotcha!

Jesse: NOOOO!

Slab and Clutch elbow bump each other.

Slab: Looks like you're all alone now!

Clutch: Yeah! That’s math!

• Attack Clutch
• Attack Slab

Jesse attacks Clutch.

Jesse: you’re gonna pay for that one, Clutch!

Clutch: Prove it!

Jesse dodges Clutch's axe.

Slab: No you don't!

Slab pushes Jesse away from Clutch.

Jesse: I’m tired of you, Slab!

Jesse attacks Slab.

Slab: I was just thinking the same thing but about you!

Jesse dodges Slab's sword.

Clutch: Enough!

Clutch pushes Jesse away.

Jesse deflects Slab's attacks but their sword breaks.

Facemeat: Here comes the boom!

Jesse jumps away from the TNT and gets back up.

Slab: Go!

Clutch: Yeah! Killing time! Love killing!

Jesse: Okay, maybe I can still win this thing.

Jesse makes it out alive. They notice a wall with vines coming off it. Em and Nell are also climbing up.

Nell: Dude! I’m like so close! I could do this!

Jesse: Sorry Nell, *I’m* winning this thing!

Jesse makes a jump for it over the large pit of lava and latches onto the vines. They start climbing.

Nell: He-y, whoa Jesse! Way to catch up, dude! Very nice!

Emily: You just can’t take a hint, can you? (to Nell) Get dunked on, you slacker!

Em knocks Nell into the lava and she falls.

Nell: Whoa! Hang on--! Whoa! Noooooooo!

• Save Nell
• Beat Em

Jesse saves Nell and pulls her up.

Emily: Oh come on!

Em breaks a hole in the wall and lets out a stream of water.

Jesse: Nononono--!

Jesse pulls Nell into a big hole in the wall and they both survive.

Nell: Dude!! That was SO Tim! Righteous!

Em grins and runs to the finish line.

Jesse: How are we going to get out of here?!

Nell: The water, little dude! We can ride that wave right back up to the top - Follow me!

Nell swims up and climbs the vines. Jesse follows and they both make it up.

Nell: Whoa. Man. Intense enough for ya? Thanks for saving me.

Jesse: Don't mention it...

Jesse and Nell rush to the finish line.

Jesse leaves Nell to her fate and she dies. Jesse climbs up and Em charges at them. Jesse dodges.

• (Worked with Em)
• [Remove Extra Dialogue]

Jesse: You call this working together?!

Emily: Lookin’ a little swordless there, Jesse!

Em pushes Jesse and they almost fall. They look at the fire burning on the netherrack.

Jesse: Burning... The flint and steel!

Em runs at Jesse with her sword in hand. Jesse uses the flint and steel and Em gets sent back by the shockwave.

Jesse: Boy am I glad I’ve still got you.

Jesse makes it to the finish line.

Forest

• (Jesse saved Nell)
• (Jesse beat Em)

Hadrian: This race is almost over we will soon have a winner... and I think I know who it might be.

Emily approaches the finish line.

Otto: And the winner of the Lava Race... the gladiator formerly known as EMILY.

Hadrian: I trust you made good on our deal?

Emily: I did.

Hadrian: If that's true... then why hasn't Jesse respawned yet?

Jesse and Nell approached the finish line. Hadrian shook his head.

Emily: Jesse?

Mevia: And there appears to be a confrontation on the field. Jesse looks very heated.

• You lied to me!
• So glad I didn't trust you.
• Surprised to see me?
• You tried to kill me!
• ...

(If Jesse worked with Em.)

Jesse: You lied to me. You tricked me into trusting you. All this stuff you said about being friends was a *lie*!

Emily: I know.

(If Jesse didn't worked with Em.)

Jesse: I'm glad I didn't make a deal with you.

Emily: Good for you.

Nell: Okay, Jesse even saved someone from a different team! Like me!

Jesse: Bet ya didn't think you'd see me here! Didja?

Emily: This just went from bad to worse.

Jesse: You tried to kill me!

Emily: I... I had to.

Jesse glares at Em.

Hadrian: So you sacrificed winning the race to save someone else... Good to know.

Hadrian: Soon we will have a winner, and I think I know who it will be-

Mevia: (chuckles) I am surprised Jesse has not respawned yet.

Hadrian: Me too, Mevia. Me too. (looks at Jesse) What?!

Jesse approaches the finish line, as Hadrian approaches him angrily

Mevia: And in an unexpected twist, and something that definitely was not planned...

Otto: Jesse wins! Jesse wins!

Emily: Jesse?

Mevia: And there appears to be a confrontation on the field. Jesse looks very heated.

• You lied to me!
• So glad I didn't trust you.
• Thought I'd lose, eh?
• You tried to kill me!
• ...

(If Jesse worked with Em.)

Jesse: You lied to me. You tricked me into trusting you. All this stuff you said about being friends was a *lie*!

Emily: I know.

Hadrian: You did whatever it took to win that race, Jesse... Good to know.

(If Jesse didn't worked with Em.)

Jesse: I'm glad I didn't make a deal with you.

Emily: Good for you.

Hadrian: You did whatever it took to win that race, Jesse... Good to know.

Jesse: Bet you didn't think I'd win. But I did.

Emily: This just went from bad to worse.

Hadrian: You did whatever it took to win that race, Jesse... Good to know.

Jesse: You tried to kill me!

Emily: I... I had to.

Hadrian: You did whatever it took to win that race, Jesse... Good to know.

Jesse glares at Em.

Hadrian: You did whatever it took to win that race, Jesse... Good to know.

Hadrian: And YOU. You were supposed to *eliminate Jesse.* Our deal's off.

Jesse: "Deal?"

Emily: No! Please.

Hadrian builds an obsidian bridge across a pond of water. The trio walks off.

Emily: You probably think I'm scum or whatever but, you know what? I don't even care. You have *your* deal, Jesse. If you win you and your friends will just leave us anyway. My shot at going home just went up in smoke. So feel free to judge all you want. Hard to hurt me any more than Hadrian did just now.

• You're a liar.
• It's okay, I understand.
• You trusted that creep?
• ...

Jesse: Whatever. You're a liar - Why should I waste my time talking to you?

Emily: Fine.

Jesse: No, I get it Em. I might have done the same thing in your position.

Emily: Well... I'm glad that you get it wasn't personal, at any rate. I... I gotta go.

Jesse: You really trusted *Hadrian?* That guy's like a Creeper in a purple power suit.

Emily: Hey! You try being stuck here as long as I have, then you can talk. I'm outta here.

Emily: Uh huh. Just what I thought, I'm outta here.

Emily walks off feeling disappointed.

• (Saved Ivor)
• (Saved Petra)

Ivor: That respawning is the worst thing that's ever happened to me! Augh!

Jesse: Ivor... What are you wearing?

Ivor: It's what I've been wearing under my adventuring clothes. It breathes wonderfully.

Jesse: Uhhh huh.

Slab approaches Jesse and is angry at them.

Ivor: Well look who it is...

Slab: *You.* Hadrian wants you.

Ivor: Hadrian?

Petra: Okay, respawning is THE WORST.

Slab approaches Jesse and is angry at them.

Slab: *You.* Hadrian wants you.

Petra: Hadrian?

Jesse: Why does he want to see me?

Slab: You made him reeeeal mad. Come on. I don't have all day. I'm warning you, Jesse. Hadrian doesn't like to be kept waiting.

• Okay, let's go.
• I want information first.
• What, are you mad too?
• ...

Jesse: Okay, if they wanna see me, let's go.

Slab: Uh, really? Well. That was unexpected.

Jesse: Before I go anywhere, I want more information.

Slab: And *I* wanted to kill you, but they wouldn't let me. Guess that means we don't always get what we want. Come on.

• (Attacked Clutch first)
• (Attacked Slab first)

Jesse: And are you mad too? Mad I didn't get eliminated?

Slab: (Unconvincingly) No.

Jesse: No? Because you SEEM mad.

Jesse: You're a little mad too, aren'tcha? Cuz I won?

Slab: (Unconvincingly) No.

Jesse: Remember? When you tried to stop me but I was like AAAAAHHHHH!!!

Slab: Okay, fine. I'm mad that he wouldn't let me kill you a few times before I brought you upstairs. And you should know,, I asked. Come on.

Slab: Let's go.

• (Saved Ivor)
• (Saved Petra)

Jesse and Ivor start walking. Until Slab pushes Ivor away.

Slab: No, just Jesse. Hadrian doesn't allow dirty Respawns in the palace.

Ivor: Just try and be safe, Jesse. I don't trust them.

Jesse and Petra start walking. Until Slab pushes Petra away.

Slab: No, just Jesse. Hadrian doesn't allow dirty Respawns in the palace.

Petra: Okay... well be safe, Jesse. I don't trust them.

Jesse follows Slab.

Slab: Hmph.

Jesse is stopped by Sebastian.

Sebastian: (Whispering) Pssst! I need to talk to you.

Slab: Keep up. Come on.

Sebastian: Come here, it'll be quick.

Slab: Jesse! You gonna do what I say or not?

Sebastian: Hey, Jesse! Over here.

Slab: Jesse, I'm warning you.

• I'm coming!
• You'll wait for me, lackey.
• I'm going to talk to him.
• ...

Jesse: (Reluctantly) I'm coming!

Slab: Good. I appreciate you bein' considerate. My jobs on the line too, y'know. I hope Hadrian's in a good mood. I hate being sent out on dumb errands. Like this one.

• Quit whining.
• Do you like your job?
• Hadrian's a tough boss.
• ...

Jesse: Quit your whining, Slab. There's plenty of people who have it way worse than you do. You know, like the miners.

Slab: Oh yeah, them. They're only in the mines, 'cause they can't beat me.

Jesse: Hey Slab... do you even like this job?

Slab: You know, it's got it's benefits. I get to beat up people... and most people are scared of me, which is cool... It's not bad, but the Old Builders aren't so great...

Jesse: Hadrian seems like a tough boss.

Slab: You mean doing whatever he says, whenever he says it all the time? It gets old, but at least I get to take out my frustration on the little people.

Jesse says nothing

Slab: I see you don't care about my problems. I was just trying to open up.

Jesse: I think YOU'RE gonna wait for me... Lackey. I mean, what are you gonna do, kill me?

• (Attacked Clutch First)
• (Attacked Slab first)

Jesse: Oh wait... I forgot. You can't.

Slab: Hadrian said I couldn’t. I asked though.

Jesse: Hey. What's up?

Sebastian: Hi Jesse. I'm Sebastian... um... I know you're about to see the Old Builders and I just wanted to say, please... just don't make them mad. Whatever they want you to do, just do it. It is *way* worse for us when they're mad. We're just happy you're here. I know you're busy. And I'm just a miner...

• I'll keep that in mind.
• Don't worry, you'll be fine.
• Of course, happy to help.
• ...

Jesse: I'll keep that in mind. Thank you, Sebastian.

Sebastian: Whew. Okay. Good.

Jesse: Come on Sebastian. They're not going to make things any worse as long as I'm around.

Sebastian: You haven't been here when Mevia starts throwing a TNT tantrum... from up there.

Jesse: Yikes.

Sebastian: Yeah... it's not fun.

Jesse: Of course Sebastian. I'm always happy to help out.

Sebastian: Then *please* keep helping us. It's so much nicer around here when they aren't mad. We sometimes get cake.

Jesse says nothing.

Sebastian: I didn't expect you to want to talk to someone like me.

Sebastian: I don't want to keep you... but some of the miners and I... well we made you something.

Sebastian gives Jesse Lapis Lazuli.

Sebastian: I know it's not much. But it's all we have.

Jesse: Wow. Thank you. You didn't have to do this.

Slab: Jesse. COME ON.

Sebastian runs away.

Slab: And now we're gonna be late and *I'm* gonna get in trouble. Just the most not cool.

• Stop whining.
• I'm sure you'll be fine.
• Sorry about that...
• ...

Jesse: Quit whining, Slab. It's super unbecoming.

Slab: Oooh I am going to enjoy squishing you at some point.

Jesse: Oh we're not that late -- I'm sure you'll be fine.

Slab: Yeah... you are super inconsiderate, you know that?

Jesse: Yeah, sorry about that. I just really wanted to hear what that guy had to say--

Slab: Pft. Whatever.

Slab: Yeah... you are super inconsiderate, you know that?

Jesse: Gimme one sec. I want to talk to him.

Slab: You're gonna get me in trouble. Hurry up.

Jesse: Hey. What's up?

Sebastian: Hi Jesse. I'm Sebastian... um... I know you're about to see the Old Builders and I just wanted to say, please... just don't make them mad. Whatever they want you to do, just do it. It is *way* worse for us when they're mad. We're just happy you're here. I know you're busy. And I'm just a miner...

• I'll keep that in mind.
• Don't worry, you'll be fine.
• Of course, happy to help.
• ...

Jesse: I'll keep that in mind. Thank you, Sebastian.

Sebastian: Whew. Okay. Good.

Jesse: Come on Sebastian. They're not going to make things any worse as long as I'm around.

Sebastian: You haven't been here when Mevia starts throwing a TNT tantrum... from up there.

Jesse: Yikes.

Sebastian: Yeah... it's not fun.

Jesse: Of course Sebastian. I'm always happy to help out.

Sebastian: Then *please* keep helping us. It's so much nicer around here when they aren't mad. We sometimes get cake.

Jesse says nothing.

Sebastian: I didn't expect you to want to talk to someone like me.

Sebastian: I don't want to keep you... but some of the miners and I... well we made you something.

Sebastian gives Jesse Lapis Lazuli.

Sebastian: I know it's not much. But it's all we have.

Jesse: Wow. Thank you. You didn't have to do this.

Slab: Jesse. COME ON.

Sebastian runs away.

Slab: And now we're gonna be late and *I'm* gonna get in trouble. Just the most not cool.

• Stop whining.
• I'm sure you'll be fine.
• Sorry about that...
• ...

Jesse: Quit whining, Slab. It's super unbecoming.

Slab: Oooh I am going to enjoy squishing you at some point.

Jesse: Oh we're not that late -- I'm sure you'll be fine.

Slab: Yeah... you are super inconsiderate, you know that?

Jesse: Yeah, sorry about that. I just really wanted to hear what that guy had to say--

Slab: Pft. Whatever.

Slab: Yeah... you are super inconsiderate, you know that?

Jesse continues following Slab.

Slab: Good... You were about to get me in trouble. I don't like keeping the boss waiting. I appreciate you bein' considerate. My jobs on the line too, y'know. I hope Hadrian's in a good mood. I hate being sent out on dumb errands. Like this one.

• Quit whining.
• Do you like your job?
• Hadrian's a tough boss.
• ...

Jesse: Quit your whining, Slab. There's plenty of people who have it way worse than you do. You know, like the miners.

Slab: Oh yeah, them. They're only in the mines, 'cause they can't beat me.

Jesse: Hey Slab... do you even like this job?

Slab: You know, it's got it's benefits. I get to beat up people... and most people are scared of me, which is cool... It's not bad, but the Old Builders aren't so great...

Jesse: Hadrian seems like a tough boss.

Slab: You mean doing whatever he says, whenever he says it all the time? It gets old, but at least I get to take out my frustration on the little people.

Jesse says nothing

Slab: I see you don't care about my problems. I was just trying to open up.

Slab and Jesse make their way to Hadrian's Palace.

Hadrian's Palace

Slab and Jesse enter Hadrian's Palace.

Jesse: Wow, so this is how the Old Builders live...

Slab: Totally epic, right? Sometimes I like to just stand here and... (Breathes in) Just do that a whole bunch.

• I've seen better.
• You're easily impressed.
• This place is amazing!
• ...

Jesse: Ehh, I’ve seen stuff way more epic than this.

Slab: Oh really. Hmph. I bet you’re just making that up. Snob.

Jesse: Sounds to me like you're just easily impressed.

Slab: Oh yeah? Well sounds to ME like you don't have proper appreciation for quality architecture. Doofus.

Jesse: This is incredible! Such amazing use of scale and angles!

Slab: Right? Knew you’d be impressed. I get to hang out here whenever I want.

Slab: Yep. I'm at loss for words too.

• (Followed Slab)
• (Talked to Sebastian)

Slab: And thanks to you actually helping us keep on schedule, we have some extra time to enjoy the place. I'll go get Hadrian.

Slab: But why am I standing around? I gotta go find Hadrian. Thanks to YOU, we're late.

Slab: Oh and don't touch anything!

Slab leaves to find Hadrian.

Jesse: Slab said, don't touch anything. He never said 'Don't look at everything...'

• (Optional Interactions)
• ...

• Look at Bookcase
• Look at Scenic View
• Tap on Glass
• Look at Desk
• Look at Wall

Jesse: No Portal Atlas. (Reading) "A Man Forever Voyaging" by... Soren?! Another one? Where do these keep coming from?!

Jesse: Now that's a view. Hey, there's Petra and Lukas.

Jesse: Psst. Hey bat. Hey Batsy.

Bat flies away.

Jesse: Whooops.

Jesse: I've never seen a quartz desk before...

Jesse: Wow. An all-quartz wall. Impressive.

Jesse approaches Tim's armour.

• Look at Armor
• Take Armor

Jesse: Hey. That's that "Tim" guys armor.

Hadrian: Welcome Jesse. Fantastic to have you here, just fantastic. Thanks for appreciating my invitation. Seems appropriate that you'd gravitate towards Tim's armor... What with everyone calling you "The New Tim" down there.

Jesse: Tim's armor... ...that now belongs to Jesse.

Jesse's about to take Tim's armor. Only to be stopped by Hadrian.

Hadrian: So...

Jesse: Aack!

Hadrian: I see you've found Tim's Armor. Gotta say, Jesse. I'm surprised that you'd try and steal that armor. Considering everyone is calling you "the New Tim"... doesn't seem like a very "Tim" thing to do, does it?

Hadrian: Yes, I've heard the rumors that they're calling you that. And I can definitely see why - People love an underdog story. It's quite the little journey. A humble adventurer, lost in the Portal Network... Now just one more victory away from owning the Atlas.

• You always sneak up on people?
• What's with the spooky vibe?
• I'm not scared of you.
• Tell me why I'm here.
• ...

(If Jesse tried to take Tim's Armor)

Jesse: You like sneaking up on people?

Hadrian: Funny thing to say, coming from the person I caught snooping around my office.

(If Jesse looked at Tim's Armor)

Jesse: The decor of this place... seems you’re really going for a “modern villain” aesthetic.

Hadrian: Does it? I suppose taste CAN be intimidating to the classless.

Jesse: I'm not scared of you.

Hadrian: Why should you be? I'm trying to give you what you want.

Jesse: Give it to me straight - Why did you invite me up here, Hadrian?

Hadrian: Why, so we could continue to discuss the terms of our deal.

Jesse: More terms?

Hadrian: Hrmph.

Hadrian: A moment away from becoming a legend yourself.

Hadrian: You can take a closer look. Go ahead. I assume by now you've heard all about Tim?

Jesse: Repeatedly...

Hadrian: Everyone loves him. And why shouldn't they? After all... He's Tim...

• I'm not a fan.
• That must bug you.
• He gives them hope.
• ...

Jesse: Can't say I'm much of a Tim fan, myself.

Hadrian: And why would you be? You haven't lost yet. You haven't lost yet.

Jesse: Doesn't that bug you? Aren't these supposed to be your games?

Hadrian: And they ARE still my games. I love having a legend that can inspire my competitors.

Jesse: Yeah it seems like he really gives them hope.

Hadrian: Even better than that... They really believe in him.

Hadrian: They believe in him.

Hadrian: Tim is an inspiration to them, even when he’s not here. One could say he’s an inspiration BECAUSE he’s not here.

Jesse: What do you mean?

Hadrian: It’s so much easier for a legend to stay nice and shiny when it’s a fond memory... Easier to control it. I’ve been watching your legend grow but I worry that with you still in the picture it could get... messy. I’ve been starting to think it would be best if you made a quiet exit. You don't belong here. These games aren't for you.

• Get to the point!
• I don't "exit quietly".
• Changing our deal?
• ...

Jesse: Tell me something, Hadrian - Do you even have a point when you start talking, or do you just hope to find one along the way? Because I’m getting really tired of listening to you blab.

Hadrian: Wow. Well that is... That is just rude, champ. Haven’t you heard that patience is a virtue?

Jesse: I don’t really do “quiet exits.“

Hadrian: Do you have any idea who you're talking to?

Jesse: I could ask the same of *you*.

Hadrian: I know a lot more than you might think, sporto.

Jesse: That doesn't sound like the deal we made... You trying to change our terms?

Hadrian: Think of this as a shiny *new* deal.

Hadrian: Do you have any idea who you're talking to?

Hadrian: See, there’s something you should know about the games... No one ever wins unless we want them to. Not even Tim... Let that sink in for a moment, eh?

• Is Tim even real?
• I'm better than Tim.
• We all know Tim won.
• ...

Jesse: I'm not buying it, Hadrian. Is Tim even real?

Hadrian: I knew you were a smart one, bucko. Of course he's not real.

Jesse: I don’t care whether Tim won or not. I’m better than him.

Hadrian: Do you seriously think Tim is real? Is that what you’re telling me?

Jesse: I don’t believe you. Of course Tim won. Everyone knows Tim won and you sent him home.

Hadrian: You really believe in Tim, huh? You think he’s real?

Hadrian: I see the gears turning, sport. Have you figured it out yet?

Hadrian: Tim gives them hope! He keeps them playing the games! But... No one wins. Ever. Which is why I think it’d be in your best interest to... play along. Don’t you miss your friends? Your treehouse?

Jesse: Wait. “My treehouse?“

Hadrian: The Atlas can see where people are from, you know. So I had Mevia go check it out... Turns out you’re pretty famous! I was impressed! Had her bring back some things you might be interested in.

Hadrian breaks down the quartz wall revealing an obsidian prison where Axel and Olivia are trapped in.

Jesse: Axel! Olivia!

Axel: Hey Jesse.

Olivia: Jesse!

Jesse: Oh my gosh I can't believe you're here--

Axel: Yeah this really scary lady showed up, knocked us out... now we’re in these smelly boxes.

Olivia: What's going on here?

Axel: And that guy’s voice is the worst. I can hear it even through the obsidian.

• I won't lie, it's bad.
• I promise I'll get you free!
• We were trying to find you!
• ...

Jesse: Not gonna lie, guys. It's bad. We’re in a world where everyone is forced to compete in these crazy games and we’ll be prisoners forever if I don’t win.

Axel: Uh. That IS bad.

Jesse: I'm so sorry you guys got roped into this.

Olivia: Yeah that's... Not the best.

Jesse: I’m going to get you guys free, I promise.

Axel: It’s great to hear that YOU’RE not a prisoner at least.

Jesse: Well... I kind of am. But different.

Axel: Oh.

Olivia: I’m just glad we’re all back together.

Jesse: We’ve been trying to find YOU guys this whole time! It’s been nuts!

Olivia: You mean Petra and Lukas are still with you? That’s such a relief!

Jesse: Yeah. Ivor too.

Olivia: (Rolls eyes) Oh. Yayy.

Axel: Man. It just feels really good to see you.

Jesse: Wait until I tell the others you’re here. I’ve missed you guys so much.

Hadrian: Wow, this is just... wow. Such a tapestry of human drama and emotion. And we haven’t even gotten to the best part! I saved that for last.

Jesse: What?

Hadrian: Oh yes. Your best friend... Reuben.

Jesse is visibly confused. Only for it to be revealed that the Usher from Endercon was captured.

Usher: Sup.

Jesse facepalms and is still very confused.

Hadrian: I've heard all about him... Your best friend. Your partner in crime.

• Um, hi "Reuben."
• You're an idiot.
• Who is that?
• ...

Jesse: Um, hi "Reuben."

Usher: Uhhh. Sup?

Jesse: Nothing too much. How about yourself?

Usher: oh... same?

Axel: (This is so awkward.)

Jesse: So you used the Atlas to kidnap all my... best friends. Why?

Jesse: Hadrian, for an Old Builder you are not that bright, you know that?

Hadrian: What?

Usher: I told you bro. Like, my name IS Reuben, but the Reuben you’re thinking of? He was like a little piggy. Though seriously dude. Big fan.

Hadrian: Mevia...

Jesse: So you used the Atlas to kidnap my friends (and that other guy)... Why?

Jesse: Who, uh... Who's that?

Hadrian: Reuben of course.

Axel: No he's not. Reuben's a pig.

Usher: Heh, yeah, funny story. Name IS Reuben but, yeah. Not a pig.

Hadrian: Mevia...

Jesse: So you used the Atlas to kidnap my friends (and that other guy)... Why?

Axel: Ohhh it was that guy from Endercon that was afraid of chickens.

Usher: I told you bro. Like, my name IS Reuben, but the Reuben you’re thinking of? He was like a little piggy. Though seriously dude. Big fan.

Hadrian: Mevia...

Jesse: So you used the Atlas to kidnap my friends (and that other guy)... Why?

Hadrian: Incentive, Jesse. Incentive. See, even if you win... And that's a mighty big "if" They’ll still be staying to work in the mines. Forever. Or until they get a shot at competing which is... still basically forever.

Olivia: No!

Jesse: Okay. So what's your "deal?"

Hadrian: If you LOSE the next match and go work in my mines... Then I’ll let your friends go. All of ‘em. You’ll just have to stay behind in their place. I hear it’s terrible in those mines... But aren’t your friends worth it? Hm?

• You messed with the wrong guy.
• You messed with the wrong girl.
• Are you that scared?
• You're a dirty cheater!
• ...

(If Jesse is Male)

Jesse: You're messing with the wrong guy.

Olivia: And his friends.

Usher: Yeah! They're awesome. Just being supportive.

Hadrian: I’m not “messing with” anyone. I’m just trying to maintain my games here.

(If Jesse is Female)

Jesse: You're messing with the wrong girl.

Olivia: And her friends.

Usher: Yeah! They're awesome. Just being supportive.

Hadrian: I’m not “messing with” anyone. I’m just trying to maintain my games here.

Jesse: If you’re this scared of me I must have a better shot at winning than you’re letting on.

Hadrian: Or maybe I’m just tired of a little pipsqueak interfering with my Games.

Jesse: I don’t believe it - You’re just a dirty cheater! You know that I’m going to win so you’re just trying to stack the deck however you can!

Hadrian: (Sarcastically) You wound me, Jesse. Your barbed words. Ouch.

Hadrian: Or... The beefy guys can haul quartz.

Axel: But... But I don't want to.

Usher: I'm not nuts on the idea either, bro.

Hadrian: Okay I had hoped that watching your sad reunion would be entertaining but I’m done now. Whaddya say, Sport? Your freedom for theirs? Huh? Do you think YOU’RE worth more than all of THEM? Do you even really think you can WIN these games?

Axel: Wow. Tough one. That’s actually kind of a good deal.

Olivia: Uh, yeah, except the part where Jesse would be stuck here forever!

Axel: Ohhh yeah. No I take that back it’s a terrible deal.

• Not a chance.
• You have a deal.
• ...

Jesse: No way, Hadrian. I don’t make deals with cheaters.

Hadrian: Fine. We’ll play it your way. Which is to say I will crush you... And you won’t win anyway. Slab! Get this garbage out of my office!

Slab: Sure thing boss. Come on, idiot.

Jesse: You have a deal.

Axel: Jesse!

Hadrian: Hey hey. There we go, sport fans. Well I tell ya, I’m pretty excited about this - I think we’re all winners here. But just to be sure you don’t, heh, try and reneg on me, we’ll keep your friends nice and safe in here... Remember: They’re counting on you. Slab, be a pal and give our new friend a walk home?

Slab: Sure thing. C’mon squishy.

Jesse says nothing and crosses their arms. Hadrian shakes his head.

Axel: Ugh. And we really will be stuck with this guy.

Hadrian: Fine. We’ll play it your way. Which is to say I will crush you... And you won’t win anyway. Slab! Get this garbage out of my office!

Slab: Sure thing boss. Come on, idiot.

Hadrian barricades Axel, Olivia and the Usher with an obsidian wall while Slab takes Jesse away. Jesse tries resisting while witnessing their friends being trapped but isn't working.

Competitor Village

Jesse runs to the village panicking after seeing their friends trapped. Jesse finally gets back with the others.

Ivor: Jesse! You're okay!

Petra: What happened up there?

• (Saved Ivor)
• [Remove Extra Dialogue]

Lukas: (Laughs) Have you seen what Ivor is wearing?

Ivor: I said shut UP.

Jesse: Hadrian has Axel and Olivia.

Petra: What?

Jesse: He used the Atlas to snatch them from our world.

Lukas: No!

Petra: Are they... okay?

Jesse: Other than Hadrian having them trapped in obsidian prisons. But he offered me a deal - He said he'll send you all home... if I lose and go to the mines in your place.

• (Accepted Hadrian's Deal)
• (Refused Hadrian's Deal)

Petra: You didn’t take it... right?

Jesse scratches their head feeling bad about their decision.

Ivor: Oh dear.

Petra: No... Why would you do that?!

Harper: Oh my... Oh my oh my...

Petra: I'd have never let you do this!

Lukas: Petra, come on. I'm sure Jesse feels bad enough as it is.

• Upsetting Hadrian is worse.
• C'mon, I can handle this.
• To save you guys!
• ...

Jesse: I took the deal because I didn't want to upset Hadrian. I figure if he's happy... the smaller the odds that MORE of us would end up in little obsidian boxes...

Lukas: I guess...

Jesse: Come on - So I have to go work in some quartz mines for a while. I’ll get out of that situation no problem.

Lukas: You haven’t seen these mines, Jesse.

Jesse: I did it to save you guys! That's what this has all been about!

Lukas: But you'll be trapped! Probably forever!

Harper: ...and he'll have the Redstone Heart...

Jesse: Yeah... But at least I know you guys will be free.

Ivor: I’m... honestly not sure which side of this I fall on.

Emily: That's ridiculous. There's no way Hadrian will actually send your friends home. He'll wait til you lose and send you all to the mines anyway.

Petra gets scared by Jesse's words.

Jesse: I didn't take the deal.

Harper: Oh...

Petra: I guess that was probably the right move...

Lukas: "Probably?" What, you thought that deal sounded GOOD?

Petra: I don't know, it's a complex situation!

• I'd be in the mines forever!
• I don't trust Hadrian.
• It's a no-win scenario.
• ...

Jesse: Uh, in case you missed it - If I took that deal I’d be in the mines FOREVER.

Harper: Except now, win or lose, you’ll have friends doomed to the same fate!

Jesse: I don't trust Hadrian. No way was I going to take any shady deal from him.

Harper: You're right... You're probably right...

Jesse: I didn’t take the deal because it was a no-win scenario and I don’t believe in those. I know we can find another way.

Harper: I just hope you know what you’re doing.

Ivor: I’m... honestly not sure which side of this I fall on.

Emily: Jesse was smart. Hadrian never would've kept that deal. Even if you DID volunteer to throw the game, he'd just send you all to the mines anyway.

Harper: ...probably while claiming "that was the original deal."

Petra: So who's supposed to help us then? Hadrian and Mevia are both clearly the worst

Jesse: But... what about the third guy?

Harper: Otto? How could HE help? He's always stayed out of the more... lever-pulling side of the games.

• He seems nice.
• He's a stickler for the rules.
• He doesn't like Hadrian.
• ...

Jesse: Well, He seems nice. The least interested in torturing people, at any rate.

Harper: Hm. A good observation. He always was the most level headed of those three...

Jesse: He seems like a big fan of the rules. Maybe we can use that to our advantage.

Harper: Ha, he loves rules, that's for sure. Always plays by 'em.

Jesse: It seems like he might not like Hadrian that much. That true?

Harper: Good eye. Hadrian thinks Otto’s a boring stick in the mud, Otto thinks Hadrian’s a megalomaniac... Not a lot of love lost there.

Harper: But Otto HAS been the one that actually enjoyed the games... the stats, the events...

Harper: If you won, I know he would definitely make sure you get that Atlas. That WAS the original deal. And he's an honorable man.

• But the other prisoners...
• But they've got my friends.
• And we end this for good.
• ...

Jesse: Harper, what about all the other people that are trapped here against their will? I can win the Atlas, but I'm gonna need you to get them out.

Harper: (Takes out Diamond Pickaxe) You can count on me Jesse. I'll make sure everyone is out of the mines before the next game is over.

Jesse: Harper, Hadrian still has my friends trapped in that obsidian prison. I can win the Atlas, but I'm gonna need you to get them out.

Harper: (Takes out Diamond Pickaxe) I can handle it.

Jesse: Good. There's three of them - They're in Hadrian's office.

Jesse: We're gonna end these games. For good. Think you can handle that, Harper?

Harper: (Takes out Diamond Pickaxe) Oh I think I've got some ideas...

Harper: (Takes out Diamond Pickaxe) You can count on me Jesse. I'll make sure everyone is out of the mines before the next game is over.

Emily: Wait wait wait. You really think you can free everyone in this place AND win the games?

Jesse: Yeah?

Emily: Good luck with that last part. Do you really think you can just BEAT all the other teams by yourself?

Harper: That IS a pretty tall order... even for you, Jesse.

Emily: It's impossible, is what it is.

• We'll work together!
• I'll talk my way out of it.
• Stop being such a downer!
• ...

Jesse: The Old Builders expect us to fight each other - I don't intend to give them the satisfaction.

Emily: You're, what, gonna convince everyone to work together?

Jesse: Oh yeah.

Jesse: This won't be the first impossible situation I've talked my way out of. I can make a pretty good speech when I want to.

Emily: Hmph. Hope you're right.

Jesse: Em, you are SERIOUSLY damaging my flow by being such a downer. Either get on my side or get out of here.

Emily: I'm just being realistic! If you really think you can get all the teams to not fight each other... then go right ahead.

Ivor: Um, Jesse?

A crowd of people start appearing after listening to Jesse's conversations.

Lukas: Whoa. Looks like we've got a little bit of an audience here.

Petra: I think that's your cue to do your thing.

• We can all win!
• Stand up to the Old Builders!
• These games are rigged!
• ...

Jesse: Tomorrow, if we all work together we can all win together!

Yellow02: But Jesse, you're not on my team. See, my jumpsuit is yellow.

Jesse: That's just what the Old Builders *want* you to think!

Jesse: Tomorrow we have to stand up to the Old Builders... Together.

Yellow02: Umm... actually. I think you mean the Gladiators...They're the ones that keep kicking our butts in the games.

Jesse: Um... actually *actually* the gladiators *work* for the Old Builders and they never want us to be able to win.

Jesse: The Old Builders make you all compete in the games - Event after event after event... They build up hope, but they're still controlling everything! They'll never REALLY let anyone win unless we work together!

Jesse scratches their head.

Yellow02: I was really expecting something inspirational...

Jesse: Hadrian keeps twisting and changing the rules. I say it's our time to change the rules on them.

Emily: What's the point? Hadrian will still have all the power... There's no way he's gonna let us just take that from him. He'll just make up some new rule. It's useless.

• Shut up and let me talk.
• Hadrian isn't fully in control.
• Don't you want to go home?
• ...

Jesse: The point is... just shut up and let me talk okay?

Ivor:: Oh snap.

Emily: Well... fine. I'll hear you out, but...

Jesse: Hadrian isn't fully in control. Winning is possible, Em. Don't you want to win?

Emily: I do. More than anything... but...

Jesse: Don't you want to go home, Em?

Emily: I do. More than anything... but...

Jesse glares at Emily and gets angry.

Emily: It's just...

Emily: Nobody beats Hadrian at his own games. Nobody.

Yellow02: Hey, Tim did! That's the only thing keeping me going in here.

Nell: Oh yeah. Cause if it were not for Tim... I probably would've given up a long time ago.

• Except Tim's not real.
• You're right, he did.

Jesse: Actually... Tim's not real.

The whole crowd is shocked to find out the truth.

Yellow02: That's... no way. Of course Tim's real. Look at the banners.

Emily: Are you sure?

Jesse: Yeah. Hadrian told me.

The crowd is left in disbelief.

Lukas: I knew it! All of that stuff about him seemed so implausible.

Emily: So... wait. Tim's made up? They just... invented him?

Ivor: What a highly elaborate fabrication...

• Forget Tim!
• No one actually wins.
• Yes, they want control.
• ...

Jesse: Forget Tim. Real or not, the important thing is what WE are all capable of doing tomorrow. And what we're gonna do is beat the Old Builders at their game!

Jesse: Yeah. No one REALLY wins these games.

Yellow02: (Cries) Oh...

Jesse: But we can beat the Old Builders!

Jesse: Of course he is - It's all a part of how the Old Builders keep their control over everyone.

Yellow02 That's awful!

Emily: Seriously...

Jesse: But we can beat them!

Yellow02: This isn't how I thought this would go at all.

Petra: It might look hopeless, but we can still beat the Old Builders at their own game, right?

Emily: The Old Builders already controlled everything else - Of COURSE they control the games. Why should I even try anymore. Sitting in their stupid towers... pulling all the levers. Like they've got us all on leashes.

• We have surprise on our side.
• You're going to just quit?
• I thought you were tough.
• ...

Jesse: Hey, but the Old Builders don't know what we know. We have surprise on our side!

Emily: Surprise. Awesome. That'll be a TON of help when a gladiator's running at me with an enchanted sword.

Jesse: What, like you're just going to quit?

Nell: Yeah! Quitting is like, for quitters dude.

Emily: I'll be sure to remember that the next time I've got a gladiator aiming for my head with an enchanted sword.

Jesse: I thought you were one of the toughest people in here, Em. What's the matter? Scared?

Nell: Gaaasp. Is THAT what it is? Are you scared?

Emily: What? No. I just don't want to keep getting hit by stupid gladiators with enchanted swords if I can't win anyway.

Emily: What? It’s true. Why should I keep getting hit by stupid gladiators with enchanted swords if I can’t win anyway?

Nell: Yeah! I mean like your plan to take down the Old Builders sounds cool and all but um... Those gladiators are, like, super tough. Like, max-level scariness, okay? Boo! Oh no, I mean totally OP.

• Give yourselves some credit.
• We will outnumber them.
• Yes but I'll make you tougher.
• ...

Jesse: Yeah, but so are we you guys. Sure their fists are huge and their weapons are really scary, but we've got fists and stuff too!

Lukas: Where's Jesse going with this?

Jesse: If we combine all our fists... and stuff... we're gonna be like ten times as tough as the gladiators!

Ivor: Oh I get it now.

Jesse: It's true. Any one of those gladiators could probably beat any of us to a pulp one on one.

Lukas: Where's Jesse going with this?

Jesse: But there's no way they'd be able to do that if we all tried to fight them at once!

Ivor: Oh I get it now.

Jesse: If we work together... as a team!

Jesse: Those gladiators ARE a bunch of tough cookies. Definitely true. No way any of you stand a chance against them.

Lukas: Where's Jesse going with this?

Jesse: But that's just because you've never had a leader to help you make a plan. You've never had ME.

Nell: But that stare of yours is filling me with... determination. Okay, Are you telling us that, like, working as a team, we can beat the gladiators? Even WIN?

Petra: Okay, now just bring it home Jesse.

Ivor: You can do it.

Lukas: Doing awesome.

• Old Builders are going down!
• We will be free!
• We are Tim!
• [Hands in the air]

Jesse: Those Old Builders think they're the greatest thing since chiseled quartz, but we will show them that that. is. not. true. Right now Hadrian is up in that tower, plotting how he's going to beat us all, but what he doesn't know is that his plans are doomed for the start... Because they are going DOWN.

Jesse: You might not believe in yourselves, but I believe in you! And I believe that we will be FREE!

Jesse: We CAN do this! We don't need Tim because we ARE Tim!

Jesse raises their hands in the air. Hoping the crowd would be motivated.

Ivor: (raises hands) That’s very oddly inspiring.

Jesse: That's right - Tim DID beat the games. And so can we!

Emily: Yeah. Sure. Except nobody's been able to do it SINCE Tim. So what's the point? And it's not like I haven't been trying. We all have.

• Are you just going to quit?
• We're better than Tim!
• Don't you want to win?
• ...

Jesse: So, what, you’re just going to quit because it’s HARD?

Emily: No. I’m just saying that we don’t exactly stand a chance against those stupid gladiators. The stories didn’t exactly say what Tim did to beat THEM.

Jesse: Oh come on. Sure Tim’s a legend but we’re BETTER than Tim!

Emily: Better than Tim? Tim somehow beat all those gladiators - Alone. I don’t think any of us are better than THAT.

Jesse: Someday someone else is going to win and they’re going to say “That person was the first winner since Tim.“ Don’t you want that person to be you?

Emily: I mean... Yeah. Of course. But what chance do we stand against those gladiators? The stories didn’t exactly say what Tim did to beat THEM.

Emily: The problem is those stupid gladiators. The stories didn’t exactly say what Tim did to beat THEM.

Nell: Shh-yeah! I mean, well it’s like an inspiring idea and all that but... those gladiators are, like, super tough. I’m not sure how Tim pulled off defeating the gladiators... Their fists are huge, their weapons are super scary... Like, max-level scariness, okay? Boo! Oh no, I mean totally OP.

• Think about what WE have.
• Admiring Tim is pointless.
• I'll show you how to win.
• ...

Jesse: I’m not sure how Tim pulled off defeating the gladiators... Their fists are huge, their weapons are super scary...

Lukas: Where’s Jesse going with this?

Jesse: But you know what *I am* sure of? If we combine all of our fists... and stuff... we’re gonna be even tougher than the gladiators! Even tougher than TIM. If we work together... as a team!

Ivor: Oh I get it now.

Jesse: Then stop thinking about how to fight the gladiators like Tim did! Look at you! You’re super puny and weak! And your hair does that weird thing!

Lukas: Where’s Jesse going with this?

Jesse: And instead look around you! At all the people that you could work with! Sure none of us alone are as good as Tim, but together... We’re even better! If we work together... as a team!

Jesse: Those gladiators ARE a bunch of tough cookies. Definitely true. No way any of you stand a chance against them.

Lukas: Where’s Jesse going with this?

Jesse: But that's just because you've never had a leader to help you make a plan. You've never had ME.

Ivor: Oh I get it now.

Jesse: And with my help, we’re going to do this even better than Tim did. We’re gonna do it... as a team.

Nell: But that stare of yours is filling me with... determination. Okay, Are you telling us that, like, working as a team, we can beat the gladiators? Even WIN? Like. Whoa.

• Old Builders are going down!
• We will be free!
• Be like Tim!
• [Hands in the air]

Jesse: Those Old Builders think they're the greatest thing since chiseled quartz, but we will show them that that. is. not. true. Right now Hadrian is up in that tower, plotting how he's going to beat us all, but what he doesn't know is that his plans are doomed for the start... Because they are going DOWN.

Jesse: You might not believe in yourselves, but I believe in you! And I believe that we will be FREE!

Jesse: You need to believe in yourselves, and believe that you can be like Tim! If you do that, nothing can stop you!

Jesse raises their hands in the air. Hoping the crowd would be motivated.

Ivor: (raises hands) That’s very oddly inspiring.

A select few in the crowd cheer on. Meanwhile some are confused.

Emily: Look, it was a nice speech... but strength doesn't come from speeches. Actions speak louder than words. Can't expect to just talk your way through this, Jesse.

• Strength comes from friends.
• I'm done helping you.
• Believe in yourself, Em.
• ...

Jesse: My strength comes from my friends. We’re always there for each other.

Ivor: It’s true. Jesse never even gave up on me... and I used to be a bad guy.

Emily: Maybe...

Jesse: I'm done helping you. I've got all these other people to worry about.

Emily: You don't know anything.

Jesse: Strength comes from believing in yourself, Em.

Emily: Sounds like a bunch of nonsense, Jesse.

Emily: But... why do I even bother with you. Ugh.

Lukas: Man. Some crowd. Think that got through to them?

Yellow02: Wait. So who are we fighting then?

Jesse rolls their eyes and facepalms.

Lukas: Reactions definitely seemed... mixed.

Petra: Yeah, no kidding.

Ivor: Lot of die-hard Tim fans...

• It HAD to get through.
• We're doomed.
• They're on board.
• ...

Jesse: It HAD to. Or else we're in big trouble.

Petra: Yeah. That last game is all or nothing...

Jesse: We're doomed. I don't know how we're going to pull this off.

Lukas: What? Of course we're going to pull this off! You're *Jesse*.

Petra: Yeah. We can still do this!

Jesse: Uh, yeah, totally. I mean you did hear it... right?

Petra: Loud and clear. It just might not have been enough...

Jesse says nothing.

Ivor: Well, I guess we'll find out for sure in the morning.

The group enters the Dormitory for rest.

The Walls (Arena)

Hadrian: Llllllllllladies and gentlemen - It is my privilege, nay, my honor to be here today kicking off another WONderful day of The Games!

Jesse is taken to their arena by Facemeat.

Otto: That's right, Hadrian, and not just any day, but the *final* day of The Games! Are our competitors ready for the final challenge... 'The Walls'

Mevia: (As Otto is talking) It's the Walls!

Jesee arrives at the arena.

Facemeat: So. Scared? Because it's okay if you are. No one will judge you for it. You can tell me if you were scared.

• Sh! I'm trying to listen!
• Honestly, a little.
• Not in the slightest.
• ...

Jesse: Hey come on, would you stop yammering at me? They're talking about the rules or something and I'm trying to listen.

Facemeat: Ugh, I should've guessed that you're one of those people that listen to the RULES. Don't Worry huh- they're just about to get to the important part.

Jesse: Can I be honest with you? I am a little scared. I’m worried that--

Facemeat: (laughs) Scared! Ha!

Jesse: Guess that's what I get for being honest.

Jesse: After putting up with your breath this whole walk? Please. This "Walls" thing doesn't scare me at all.

Facemeat: You've still got your sense of humor. Cute.

Facemeat: Ugh, I should've guessed that you're one of those people that listen to the RULES. Don't Worry huh- they're just about to get to the important part.

Hadrian: Mevia, for those unfamiliar with... 'The Walls', you wanna walk us through how it's played.

Mevia: Sure thing, Hardian. Teams start out separated in their own sections divided by the high inner walls. Each team has a short amount of time to gather materials, build defences and craft, before 'The Walls' come down.

Facemeat pushes Jesse into their section, they grunt but they don't fall.

Jesse: Wait! I only see dirt and gravel in my section.

Facemeat: (Sarcastically) Oh I'm sorry, is that going to be a problem?

Hadrian: The sections are drawn at random.

Mevia: Of course.

• Your bosses suck.
• I'll make it work.
• Well, yeah!
• ...

Jesse: Ugh, you work for the WORST people, did you know that?

Facemeat: Yeah. But that dental plan though. See?

Jesse: Whatever, I'll make it work. I'm THAT awesome.

Facemeat: Can't wait.

Jesse: Uh, well, yeah? Didn’t you hear them! I need to gather up things to build defenses, craft tools and-- Annnnd you don’t care at all, do you?

Facemeat: Nope.

Jesse: Awesome.

Otto: I think they get the point, Hadrian!

Hadrian: They better. Please continue, Mevia.

Mevia: Once the Walls are down it’s every team for themselves.

Hadrian: But is surviving ‘The Walls’ the end, Mevia?

Mevia: No it is not, Hadrian. Whichever team survives the free-for-all needs to step onto the Winner’s Platform in the center of the arena.

Otto: Winner. Takes. All.

Mevia: But let’s not get ahead of ourselves, because that’s only if the would-be winners can defeat--

Hadrian: --Our glaaaaaaadiators! That’s right! So all competitors better get to gathering materials because that clock! Is! Ticking!

Facemeat shoves Jesse out of his way.

Facemeat: Tick tock.

Jesse: Well... hopefully it's not ALL dirt and gravel...

• (Idle Comments)
• ...

• (Accepted Hadrian's Deal)
• (Refused Hadrian's Deal)

Otto: Hadrian, I can’t help but notice that our newcomer, Jesse’s, section has a disproportionate amount of dirt and gravel...

Hadrian: Oh? Funny how the universe works. Like it’s all part of a plan. Or a deal.

Mevia: Hilarious.

Hadrian: Choices are funny, aren’t they Mevia?

Mevia: What do you mean, Hadrian?

Hadrian: I mean some choices take you places... others get you nothing but dirt and gravel in your section.

Mevia: Ha! Oh it’s true it’s true!

• (Optional Interactions)
• ...

• Talk to Facemeat
• Look at Wall
• Dirt
• Coarse Dirt
• Gravel
• Look at Crafting Table

Jesse: Hey.

Facemeat: Heh. Seems like they’re happy you didn’t get anything. (points) I think they’re making fun of you. Just my, you know, professional opinion. As a gladiator. Who’s heard this a lot.

• OMG You're stupid.
• Please go away.
• Yeah duh!
• ...

Jesse: (Sarcastically) Oh my gosh! Do you really think so? That’s terrible!

Facemeat: Oh wow, I mean, yeah? Could you not tell?

Jesse: I hate you.

Jesse: Ugh, would you go away already?

Facemeat: Geez, sorry. I just thought you wouldn’t want to be alone.

Jesse: Oh.

Facemeat: You know... when you die.

Jesse: Oh ya think?

Facemeat: Well, yeah. I do actually.

Jesse: Rhetorical question!

Facemeat: You haven't died already, have you?

Jesse: I’m guessing that’s the eponymous “Wall.“

• Look at
• Dig

Jesse: Man I hope this is one of those dirt blocks with something underneath it.

Jesse digs up dirt.

Jesse: Nope. Just dirt. C'monnn.

• Look at
• Dig

Jesse: Man I hope this is one of those dirt blocks with something underneath it.

Jesse digs up coarse dirt.

Jesse: Yep. Just dirt. If I didn’t convince people to join up with that speech... I’m gonna need SOMETHING to work with.

• Look at
• Dig

Jesse looks at gravel and shakes their head.

Jesse digs up gravel.

Jesse: Gravel?! GRAVEL? That’s worse than dirt!

Jesse: At least they gave me a crafting table. Now if only I actually had anything to craft with...

Hadrian: Oooooh do you know what time is it? Ask me what time it is, Mevia.

Mevia: What time is it, Hadrian?

Hadrian: It's time for the walls to come down!

The walls of sand are released and they fall.

Facemeat: (waves) Good lu-uck.

Otto: This should be interesting...

Hadrian: Very...

The competitors are scared to fight each other.

Hadrian: The competitors are like wild ocelots, sizing each other up, unmoving, before they go in for the kill!

• (Jesse saved Nell)
• [Remove Extra Dialogue]

Nell: Jesse! Yo Jess! Hey!

Emily: Grrrr.

Emily angrily approaches Jesse.

Otto: Hang on now, we’ve got movement!

Jesse: Em?! Really?

Hadrian: Looks like the Gladiator-Formerly-Known-As-Emily is preparing her attack!

Mevia: And Jesse, the Newcomer, is just PAINFULLY unarmed and unprotected...

Emily: Jesse.

Hadrian: This could get ugly.

Mevia: Let's hope!

• Do what you gotta do.
• Don't do this, Em
• You with us or not?
• ...

Jesse: Okay. Do whatever it is you think is you have to do.

Emily: Whatever you say.

Jesse: Now hang on, Em. You don’t have to do this.

Emily: Already made up my mind.

Jesse: They seem pretty sure you’re about to kill me... Are you with us or not?

Emily: Oh ye of little faith.

Jesse says nothing.

Emily rolls her eyes and takes out her sword. Jesse backs away.

• (Jesse is Male)
• (Jesse is Female)

Otto: Jesse isn’t even trying to defend himself.

Otto: Jesse isn’t even trying to defend herself.

Mevia: Here it comes!

Hadrian: The Finishing Blow.

Jesse is petrified and they close their eyes. Emily kneels down to the ground and offers her sword. Jesse opens up their eyes.

• (Said "Strength comes from friends.")
• (Said "I'm done helping you.")
• (Said "Believe in yourself Em.")
• (Said Nothing)

Emily: Thought I’d try giving that “friends” thing a shot.

Emily: Thought maybe it was time for ME to start helping YOU.

Emily: Figured I’d try believing in myself for once and take a chance.

Emily: So. There that is.

Emily gives her sword to Jesse.

Otto: It appears that the Gladiator-Formerly-Known-As-Emily has opted to not, I repeat NOT, strike down the unarmed Newcomer, and the other competitors are following suit.

Hadrian: Wait, what’s going on?

Mevia: This isn’t how I expected this to go.

• All I had was dirt and gravel.
• You're all right.
• I was wrong about you.
• Thank you.
• ...

Jesse: Wow, am I glad that this is how this went down because, ha, lemme tell ya, all I had was dirt and gravel.

Emily: Gross. Could still come in handy though?

(If Jesse said "Strength comes from friends." or "Believe in yourself Em.")

Jesse: Em, you are all right in my book.

Emily: Well, the feeling’s mutual. But don’t let it go to your head or I’ll knock it off its shoulders.

Jesse: Noted.

(If Jesse said "I'm done helping you.")

Jesse: I was wrong about you, Em. I was fed up with you but... you’re okay.

Emily: Yeah I was kind of wrong about me too.

Jesse: Thank you. You made the right decision.

Emily: Well. You could say you really inspired me.

Jesse: Aw, well that's--

Emily: "Could." But don't.

Jesse says nothing.

Hadrian: What is Em doing? Why is she doing that?

Mevia: I have no idea.

Emily: (waves to competitors) Over here.

Slab: Yeah. Why aren't you all killing each other?

• (Jesse saved Nell)
• (Jesse beat Em)

Nell: Yeah man I can totally see why you’d be confused.

Clutch: Yeah we’re confused! Usually the little teams all kill each other...

Clutch: See, usually all the little teams kill each other...

Facemeat: Yeah, And then we kill whoever is left!

Clutch: Yeah! This way is... much weirder. Less killing.

• You're being used like pawns!
• We're done fighting.
• Lay down your weapons.
• ...

Jesse: Aren’t you tired of letting the Old Builders use you like this?

Slab: Like a... like awesome people?

Jesse: No! Like little pieces in their games! Doing whatever they say!

Jesse: We’re not killing each other because we’re done fighting, Slab. It’s over.

Slab: Uh huh. So why do you still have your weapons out?

Emily: Done fighting EACH OTHER.

Jesse: If I were you guys, I would put down your weapons.

Slab: Yeah but... then we’d have nothing to defend ourselves if you attacked us.

Jesse: Kiiiinda the point.

Slab: What is this... this staring? This silence?

Facemeat: It almost feels like Jesse is acting as a mirror... a vessel in which to see the emptiness of our own actions and the meaninglessness of being a pawn for others. Just me?

Jesse: Don’t you see? None of US are the enemy. It’s THEM. (points up) They’re the enemies. They’re behind everything!

Clutch: Augh. My head hurts.

Facemeat: Too many... perspectives...

• (Accepted Hadrian's Deal)
• (Refused Hadrian's Deal)

Hadrian: Annnnd it appears that Jesse has decided that deals don’t need to be kept and is trying to convince the gladiators to follow suit.

Hadrian: Annnnd it appears that the Gladiators are being IDIOTS right now. IDIOTS. When what they shoooould be doing is ELIMINATING JESSE.

• These aren't your games anymore.
• You won't bully us.
• Hey Hadrian, deal's off!
• Hey Hadrian, shut up!
• ...

Jesse: These aren’t your games anymore, Hadrian.

Clutch: Uh, these weren't our games? Woah. My urge to destroy is dissipating.

Jesse: You are NOT going to bully us!

Clutch: Wait... Hadrian's the bully? Not us.

Facemeat: Woah. That's a relief.

(If Jesse accepted Hadrian's deal)

Jesse: Guess what? Deal's off!

(If Jesse refused Hadrian's deal)

Jesse: Hey Hadrian, shut your cake hole!

Jesse menacingly glares at the Old Builders.

Clutch: WAAH?

Mevia: Imbeciles!

Clutch: Slab? Slab! What should we do?

Slab: Uhhhh. Uhh.

Hadrian: I’m SURE that the slaughter will commence soon, right?

Mevia: With Slab leading the charge it should be NO problem at all.

• You should join us.
• Step aside, ya big lugs!
• Fight the Old Builders.
• ...

Jesse: You should be on our side! Join us!

Clutch: I dunno...

Facemeat: Facemeat finds that idea weird.

The gladiators walk off except for Slab.

Jesse: Not... going with them, Slab?

Slab: In my life I’ve done some things I’m not proud of. But I won’t work for bosses who use people, or manipulate them. That’s inconsiderate.

• (Followed Slab)
• (Talked to Sebastian)

Slab: But you? When I was mean to you, pushed you around and made you go to the tower with me? You got that I was just doin’ my job and came anyway so we could be on time. That was real considerate. I will join you, tiny Jesse.

Jesse: Wow, Slab. I’m so proud of --

Slab: Lemme finish. You made me late when I was just tryin’ to do my job, and that was real inconsiderate too. *AND* then you really rubbed it in my face, reminding me I couldn’t kill you. Hrmph. Even though I really wanted to at the time. I think I need some time to be my own boss now.

Slab leaves.

Jesse: Out of our way you big lugs. We've got business with your bosses.

Clutch: That’s some tough talk from someone so puny.

Facemeat: Yeah!

The gladiators walk off except for Slab.

Jesse: Not... going with them, Slab?

Slab: Big lug? That is just straight up insulting. I am big and beautiful. Get some manners.

Slab leaves.

Jesse: You’re all such strong, amazing, fighters - You could fight the Old Builders! Defeat them!

Clutch: No way. I am very strong... but not strong enough for that.

Facemeat: Yup. That is some straight crazy talk.

The gladiators walk off except for Slab.

Jesse: Not... going with them, Slab?

Slab: In my life I’ve done some things I’m not proud of. But I won’t work for bosses who use people, or manipulate them. That’s inconsiderate.

• (Followed Slab)
• (Talked to Sebastian)

Slab: But you? When I was mean to you, pushed you around and made you go to the tower with me? You got that I was just doin’ my job and came anyway so we could be on time. That was real considerate. I *will* fight the Old Builders, by your side.

Jesse: Wow, Slab. I’m so proud of --

Slab: Lemme finish. You made me late when I was just tryin’ to do my job, and that was real inconsiderate too. *AND* then you really rubbed it in my face, reminding me I couldn’t kill you. Hrmph. Even though I really wanted to at the time. I think I need some time to be my own boss now.

Slab leaves.

Clutch: That stare is highly unsettling.

The gladiators walk off except for Slab.

Jesse: Not... going with them, Slab?

Slab: In my life I’ve done some things I’m not proud of. But I won’t work for bosses who use people, or manipulate them. That’s inconsiderate.

• (Followed Slab)
• (Talked to Sebastian)

Slab: But you? When I was mean to you, pushed you around and made you go to the tower with me? You got that I was just doin’ my job and came anyway so we could be on time. That was real considerate. And you’re one of those “few words” leaders. I can respect that and would be honored to fight by your side.

Jesse: Wow, Slab. I’m so proud of --

Slab: Lemme finish. You made me late when I was just tryin’ to do my job, and that was real inconsiderate too. *AND* then you really rubbed it in my face, reminding me I couldn’t kill you. Hrmph. Even though I really wanted to at the time. I think I need some time to be my own boss now.

Slab leaves.

Jesse: I think it’s time for us to finish this. Together.

Otto: It appears all the competitors are headed towards the victory platform. As stated in our rules, ANYONE who is NOT eliminated may step on the victory platform and win the games! It looks like they are going to do this... together!

Emily: Right behind you, fearless leader.

• (Followed Slab)
• [Remove Extra Dialogue]

Hadrian: E tu, Slab? You’ll PAY for that!

• (Accepted Hadrian's Deal)
• (Refused Hadrian's Deal)

Hadrian: This wasn’t the deal, Jesse!

Hadrian: That won’t happen! It can’t happen!

Hadrian: No! NO.

Jesse and the rest of the competitors climb onto the victory platform.

Otto: And they’ve done it! The competitors have all stepped onto the platform together which, by the Builder Game bylaws, means they! Are! All! The! Winners!

Mevia: Which, I’m sure my colleague means to say, we are going to find some way to disqualify them?

Otto: No we are not! They all win!

Mevia: No!

Hadrian: Mevia! Otto! With me! We’re ending this!

• (Accepted Hadrian's Deal)
• (Refused Hadrian's Deal)

Hadrian: We. Had. A. DEAL. And you BROKE it, bucko! We had an agreement. You promised me.

Mevia: And to think we let you compete.

• Not about me and you.
• You're shameful!
• I didn't trust you.
• ...

Jesse: This is about more than just me and you, Hadrian. This is about every competitor who never got a fair shake.

Hadrian: Oh isn’t that precious. Doesn’t change the fact that you went back on your word.

Jesse: You should be ashamed of yourselves - Manipulating all these people like this!

Hadrian: How dare you.

Jesse: Hadrian, I’m not stupid. I knew that you’d never honor our deal.

Hadrian: That’s not the point here!

Jesse says nothing.

Hadrian: So help me, NONE of you will leave this place until you ELIMINATE EACH OTHER.

Emily: Not happening.

Mevia: Ooooh don’t even get me STARTED with you, “Emily.“

• I'm tired of you cheating.
• Just give up, Hadrian.
• You lost your game.
• ...

Jesse: Oh would you cut it out with the cheating and bending the rules already? I heard Mevia - The game ends when someone steps on the Winners Platform. Boom.

Otto: Jesse’s got a point...

Jesse: Just give it up already, Hadrian! I beat you at your own dumb game.

Hadrian: Really? REALLY? You think you beat me? That just shows how LITTLE you understand the circumstances of your situation.

Jesse: I dunno, Hadrian. I heard Mevia explaining the rules. She explicitly said that whoever “steps onto the Winners Platform” would be declared the winner. And here I am. It’s over.

Hadrian: No no NO.

Otto: Jesse’s got a point...

Hadrian: You... DARE to soil my-- our -- games like this and then stand here, STARING, SILENT.

Mevia: This isn’t up to you - WE control the games. WE decide their outcome!

Otto: Mevia...

Mevia: Shut UP, Otto. This runt needs to pay for ruining our fun!

• Just admit you lost.
• What, not having fun anymore?
• So you admit they're rigged?
• ...

Jesse: Come on, Mevia. Just admit you lost. You’ll feel better.

Mevia: Lost? We’ll NEVER lose. We still have the Atlas!

Hadrian: Yeah! Ha!

Otto: Well, that’s the thing...

Jesse: Seems like you’re losing your temper there, Mevia... What’s the matter? Not having fun anymore?

Mevia: Why you little--!

Otto: Now Mevia!

Jesse: So you admit the games are rigged then?

Mevia: Sure! Okay. Sure. Fine! Whatever!

Otto: Mevia...

Jesse says nothing.

Otto: Jesse won these games fair and square.

• (Jesse is Male)
• (Jesse is Female)

Otto: He’s earned the Atlas.

Otto: She’s earned the Atlas.

Hadrian: Otto, I would think very carefully about what you’re doing!

Otto: I have. (takes out Portal Atlas) Jesse, with the power vested in me as an officiator of the Builder Games, I am proud to present-- Hey! Whoa! Hang on now!

Hadrian and Mevia trap Otto in an obsidian cage as soon as he takes out the Portal Atlas.

Jesse: Otto?!

Otto: Hadrian! Mevia! What are you doing?

Mevia: Now it’s been fun, really, but I think it’s about time we end this.

• (Jesse saved Nell)
• [Remove Extra Dialogue]

Nell: Whoa. This is majorly bogus, dudes.

Hadrian: Surrender the Redstone Heart. Now. Because, ha, I *will* trap you here forever. I am 100% fine with that course of action.

Mevia: It’s true. He’ll do it.

Hadrian: But is that really what YOU want?

• Over my respawned body!
• Give me the Atlas!
• Come and take it!
• ...

Jesse: You want the Redstone Heart? You’re going to have to pick it out of my inventory.

Hadrian: Fine by me. The hard way’s more fun anyway.

Jesse: You heard Otto - The Atlas is mine!

Hadrian: Yeah we’re going to talk to Otto about that later but, trust me, the Atlas will never be yours.

Jesse: If you want it come and get it!

Hadrian: Your wish is my command, buckaroo.

Mevia: Time to start some suffering, Hadrian?

Hadrian: Ohhh you better believe it, Mevia.

Hadrian and Mevia trap the other competitors in obsidian.

Emily: Augh, this is useless! (runs away)

Hadrian: Well well.

Mevia: Just when you thought Em had your back...

Hadrian: Turns out, she’s a back-stabber.

• Em, come back!
• We don't need you then!
• Geez, make up your mind!
• ...

Jesse: Em! Come back!

Hadrian: Now that you’ve lost your oversized friend... you really don’t stand a chance.

Mevia: Run away little Emily.

Jesse: Fine! GO. I don’t need you. Coward.

Mevia: Run away little Emily.

Jesse: Augh, are you with us or not Em?!

Mevia: Tsk tsk.

Hadrian: Seems like classic Emily... she’s always been a touchy one.

Hadrian: Seems like classic Emily... she’s always been a touchy one.

• (Followed Slab)
• [Remove Extra Dialogue]

Slab: I’m still with you Jesse!

Jesse: Thank you.

Hadrian: You’re gonna need all the help you can get, Jesse! Time to take what is mine!

Hadrian sprints at Jesse with a diamond sword in hand. He builds stairs to get an advantage. Hadrian jumps and tries to attack Jesse but they dodge the sword. Jesse attacks Hadrian but is blocked by his shield.

Hadrian: I’ll admit you’re quick sport. But not quick enough for my axe!

Mevia builds a wall behind Jesse.

Jesse: Ahh! What the--?

Mevia: Don’t forget MY axe, Hadrian!

Jesse ducks Mevia's axe.

Mevia: Hahaha!

Hadrian comes up from behind and kicks Jesse into a wall of slime conveniently placed by Mevia, and falls to the ground in front of a block of TNT.

• (Followed Slab)
• (Talked to Sebastian)

Slab rushes over to save Jesse.

Slab: NO!

Jesse: Slab!

He pushes Jesse away from the TNT.

Slab: It was an honor to fight beside y-- (dies from the explosion)

Jesse: Slaaab!

Jesse moves out of the way but still takes damage from the explosion.

Hadrian runs along the roof of the obsidian cage built around the competitors. Jesse follows.

Hadrian: Gotta admit kid, you’ve shown you got skills... but you’re still no match for me!

Jesse: We’ll see about that!

Mevia jumps up.

Mevia: I got this, Hadrian!

Jesse slide dodges Mevia's sword and pushes Hadrian into a ditch in the ground.

Jesse: Had enough, Hadrian?

Hadrian: Wait, wait! You’re right this has gone too far. It was just supposed to be a game!

Jesse: You expect me to believe that?

Hadrian: Come on, sport. Haven’t you ever had anything get away from you before? Can’t you... forgive me?

Mevia sneaks up from behind to attack Jesse. Jesse deflects her sword, but their sword breaks and Jesse falls.

Mevia: This game-- Is OVER.

Jesse: Nooooo!

Mevia crushes Jesse with her two diamond axes in both hands. She kills Jesse and their inventory drops. Hadrian gets his hands on the Redstone Heart.

Hadrian: And that’s our game, sportsfans.

Mevia: The Redstone Heart has been returned to its proper owners.

Jesse respawns and is saddened by their loss.

Jesse: I... I lost.

• (Followed Slab)
• [Remove Extra Dialogue]

Slab also shows up in the respawn zone. He puts his hand over Jesse's shoulders.

Slab: Hey. Fancy meeting you here. You know, I’ve sent hundreds of competitors to these respawn pits... Never knew it hurt so much. Sorry. That’s probably not helping your mood right now.

Jesse: It’s over. I...

Emily: Oh I don’t think so!

Emily along with Jesse's gang shows up.

Axel: It’s us! Yeah!

Jesse: I am SO happy to see you guys!

• (Said "Believe in yourself Em.")
• (Said Anything Else)

Emily: You said you believed in me, Jesse. Figured I’d return the favor and believe in everyone else.

(except for some reason Em will still say this if Jesse said "Strength comes from friends.")

Emily: I know you said you were done helping me... But I hope you can give me another chance.

Emily: You know, ‘cause I’m awesome. And we both need to get outta this.

• As someone once told me...
• Teamwork makes the dream work.
• I wouldn't mind the help.
• I knew you’d be back!
• ...

(If Jesse said "We can work together." in Episode 6: A Portal to Mystery)

Jesse: As someone once told me... Teamwork makes the dream work.

Axel: So let's get to work!

Olivia: Let's take them down.

(If Jesse said anything else in Episode 6: A Portal to Mystery)

Jesse: Teamwork makes the dream work.

Axel: So let's get to work!

Olivia: Let's take them down.

Jesse: I actually wouldn’t mind a little help...

Olivia: Looks like an understatement to me.

Axel: We got ya buddy!

Jesse: I knew you’d be back!

Emily: Thanks for not doubting me.

Axel: We got ya buddy!

Jesse: But... I lost my inventory when I respawned. How am I supposed to get the Atlas back without any weapons or armor or anything?

Harper: Well... we may have made a little stop in Hadrian’s inventory room and ...helped ourselves to a few things.

Harper gives Jesse two diamond pickaxes

Jesse: Awesome!

Axel: Here buddy.

Axel gives Jesse a sword.

Jesse: Wow!

Lukas: Take this.

Lukas gives Jesse an axe.

Jesse: Thanks!

• (Jesse is Male)
• (Jesse is Female)

Emily: Hey Suspenders! Over here!

Emily: Hey Overalls! Over here!

Emily gives Jesse Tim's armour.

Jesse: Tim’s armor!

Emily: Belongs to you now!

Jesse puts on Tim's armour

Jesse: Time to kick some Old Builder butt! Now to pick a weapon to go with my sweet new armor...

Jesse can cycle through the different weapons in their inventory.

• Enchanted Sword
• Enchanted Axe
• Enchanted Pickaxe
• Enchanted Shield

Jesse picks the sword.

Jesse picks the axe.

Jesse picks the pickaxe.

Jesse picks the shield.

Olivia: Oh nice choice.

Axel: Not bad.

Lukas: Sweet. Payback time!

Emily: Em-liminate!

The group run back to the arena to face the Old Builders.

Mevia: Now what should we do with all those other competitors who betrayed us?

Hadrian: Well Mevia, spending eternity in the quartz mines doesn’t seem like punishment enough. I have something special in mind for them...

Jesse: Hadrian! Mevia! This game just went into overtime!

Hadrian: Well, isn’t that cute. You found Tim’s armor.

Mevia: (mocking) Aww well that isn’t that just the sweetest thing, Hadrian?

Hadrian: So sweet and so pathetic, Mevia.

• You underestimate my friends...
• You'll beg for another deal.
• It's time you were eliminated.
• ...

Jesse: You don’t know my friends, Hadrian.

Hadrian: Those friends of yours will just hold you back in the end, slugger.

Jesse: I’m gonna make you beg me for a deal.

Mevia: Seems unlikely. We don’t beg, sport.

Jesse: It’s time for you to be ELIMINATED!

Hadrian: Pssh. Please.

Mevia: Not gonna happen chump.

Jesse says nothing.

Hadrian: Ooooh I am going to ENJOY crushing you.

Jesse deflects Hadrian's sword and pushes him back. Hadrian switches to his axe and charges at Jesse. Jesse dodges his attack. Jesse blocks Hadrian's axe with their shield and whacks him in the face. As Jesse walks over to Hadrian, Mevia blocks Jesse's axe but he pushes her back and she falls. Mevia builds a tower so Jesse can't reach her. TNT is also places at the bottom too.

Jesse: Augh! Wall! Wall!

Jesse builds a wall in front to protect themselves. Jesse still gets hurt by the TNT explosion but survives. The explosion creates a huge hole in the ground.

Jesse: Phew. Thanks, wall.

Hadrian and Mevia trap Jesse in obsidian.

Jesse: No- wait!

Hadrian: There. That should keep you quiet.

Mevia: No one gets out of obsidian.

Jesse: (takes out pickaxe) Harper, I’m gonna owe you one! Time to go to work.

Jesse breaks out of the obsidian. Mevia is shocked.

Mevia: No! NO! It can’t be!

Jesse: It’s useless, Mevia. Give up!

In complete distress, Mevia tries to place obsidian blocks to block Jesse but fails. Mevia falls into the hole in the ground and gets crushed by the pistons. Ultimately killing her.

Mevia: NOOOO--!

Mevia's inventory falls out.

Jesse: Wow her inventory was huge.

Hadrian: Mevia! Come on! What kind of rookie move was that?!

Hadrian charges at Jesse and bridges over the massive hole. Hadrian knocks one of Jesse's pickaxes out of their hand and they dodge Hadrian's sword. Both of them walk along the obsidian bridge and fight. Hadrian pushes Jesse back and gets ready to kill them.

Hadrian: Tah-tah for now, bucko.

Petra interrupts him in the background.

Petra: Hey Hadrian!

Hadrian: --Huh?

Petra: Over here!

Jesse's group show up to confront Hadrian.

Axel: You mess with one member of The Order of the Stone...

Olivia: ...You mess with all of us!

Emily: Go Jesse! I believe in you!

Ivor: Time to shut you up!

Hadrian: You think this is going to help? You’re deluded!

• (Followed Slab)
• [Remove Extra Dialogue]

Slab: Let’s take ‘em to the Slab Lab!

Everyone frowns at Slab's joke. Except for Ivor who nods in agreement.

Slab: Uh, I’m still workshopping that one. Shut up. Let’s go.

• (Said "You underestimate my friends...")
• (Said "You'll beg for another deal.")
• (Said "It's time you were eliminated")
• (Said Nothing)

Hadrian: You never coulda won on your own.

Jesse: Wish you had friends like mine yet?

Hadrian: Jesse, let’s talk about this.

Jesse: Hmm... is that begging? (to Petra) Does that sound like begging to you, Petra?

Petra: It sure does, Jesse.

Jesse: Toldja.

Hadrian: I will personally see to it that that you and your friends will forever suffer!

Hadrian: You never coulda won on your own.

Hadrian: Shut up! Just shut up! All of you, shut up!

Jesse: I see you don’t like having a live audience, Hadrian.

Hadrian rages.

Emily: Jesse! Remember Spleef!

Jesse: Got it!

Jesse deflects Hadrian's swords and breaks the obsidian underneath him. Hadrian falls into the piston trap and dies. He respawns in the respawn zones.

Mevia: I knew it. You and your stupid deals!

Hadrian: There’s no time for that now, Mevia. We have to get out of here- c’mon!

Hadrian and Mevia are blocked off by the gladiators.

Hadrian: Ohhhh, Whoa, heh- hey guys.

Mevia: How’s it going?

Clutch: It’s going “not the best.“ And YOU’RE not going anywhere.

Facemeat: Yeah, Facemeat wants to discuss his benefits plan.

Hadrian: Now hang on hang oNNNAUGH!

The gladiators slowly walk up to them. Hadrian and Mevia are scared to death.

Lukas: Jesse! You did it! Again! Feels like I say that a lot.

Jesse: I couldn’t have done anything without all of you!

Otto: Well done, Jesse. An excellent job.

Jesse: Uh, thanks Otto.

Otto: You have truly shown my friends and I the error of our ways. I’m glad to put this whole messy business behind us. Start over.

• You need new friends.
• Not sure I believe you.
• We ALL showed you.
• ...

Jesse: Man do you need some new friends... You know that?

Otto: Yes I have come to that same conclusion and I am... working on it. I also know that the Atlas is not mine to keep.

Jesse: Yeah? Because I’m not sure if I believe how sincere you are...

Otto: And you are completely within the right to feel that way, Jesse. Completely. Your caution shows wisdom.

Jesse: Correction, Otto. We ALL showed you the error of the ways.

Otto: Uh, yes. I suppose you’re right. You ALL showed us. And you ALL deserve to go home.

Jesse says nothing

Hadrian and Mevia let out screams of terror as they're brutally beaten up by the glatiators.

Hadrian: Ahhh!

Mevia: Ahh! Nooo!

Otto: You have fairly defeated them... Seems only fair that you get to decide their fate. And with the Atlas, you can send them anywhere you want.

Jesse: Hm... You know, there was this game that Olivia and I used to play back in our treehouse...

Olivia: Huh?

Jesse: Remember? We called it “Which would you rather fight--?“

Olivia starts to remember and smiles.

Portal Network

Jesse: --and that's when I yanked PAMA's redstone heart right out, hargh! and the whole thing shut down!

Axel: Man, you guys had had some crazy adventures. So many people trying to kill you.

Yellow02: Goodbye Jesse! Goodbye! Thank you!

The yellow competitor goes through her respective portal.

Harper: That all of them?

Otto: Everyone that wants to go home anyhow. Except you folks, that is. Can't believe how many competitors actually want to stay and keep playing the games. Thanks to you, my intrepid new friend, I can actually work on making them FUN again. Very exciting. It'll be more challenging by myself... But a good challenge.

• Who would want to stay?
• Promise they'll stay fun?
• Always happy to help.
• ...

Jesse: What kind of people would want to stay? Seems kinda weird.

Otto: Well they are fun games you know. Admittedly they got a little, well... out of hand before, but I'm going to make sure that doesn't happen again.

Jesse: And you promise they'll STAY fun this time, right?

Otto: Oh yes, I don't intend to let the games get corrupted like they did before.

Jesse: It's what I do - Exploring new worlds, helping people wherever I go... I was happy to help.

Otto: Well I'm very greatful. What you did won't be forgotten anytime soon.

Jesse says nothing and shrugs their shoulders.

• (Followed Slab)
• (Talked to Sebastian)

Slab: And I'm gonna help too. You taught me a lot about fairness, Jesse, and I'd like to use that new knowledge for something good. (To Lukas) Oh, and speaking of fairness... I think this is yours.

Slab returns Lukas' journal and gives it back.

Lukas: Oh man!

Lukas takes his journal.

Slab: There was some good stuff in there. I was really moved.

Lukas: Awesome.

Lukas waves to Slab as he walks away.

Ivor: Huh. Guess he wasn't so "Immoveable" after all.

Lukas: I'm bummed my journal never showed up. Had a lot of good stuff in there.

Jesse: Yeah, I'm sorry Lukas

Jesse: Well Em -- How about you? You said you wanted to go home, right?

Emily: Yes... I just can't decide if that's what I want. You get to leave and go on more adventures... Do I really want to go back to farming? I mean it has been ages since I've seen it... And I miss my friends... But what if I'm bored?

• Come with us.
• Help Otto fix the games.
• Your home is waiting.
• ...

Jesse: Well if you want, you can come with us.

Emily: Really? Like really?

Jesse: Yeah. We could always use another awesome person and, well, you're pretty awesome.

Emily: Ah! Jesse! That's wonderful, thank you so much!

Jesse: Sounds like Otto is going to be, like, restarting the games. You could stick around and help with that?

Emily: Jesse, that's an awesome idea. We can actually make then fun! Maybe I can be head gladiator...

Jesse: Yeah!

Emily: Thanks, Jesse. I needed that.

Jesse: I'm sure you're just getting cold feet now that you actually CAN go home again. You said it's all you wanted in life, remember?

Emily: Yeah... Yeah! You're right. I'll be able to see my old friends again... Maybe we can have our own, y'know, Order of the Stone...

Jesse: Yeah! And you can have your own adventures!

Emily: Thanks Jesse. I needed that.

Jesse says nothing.

Emily: It's funny... Right when you're about to get what you want, you start to worry whether it's REALLY what you want... I'm sure once I'm back in my own house, with my friends... I'll feel right as rain. Thanks for everything, Jesse.

Jesse approaches Ivor who's seen looking at Harper.

Jesse: Hey Ivor

Ivor: Oh! Hello!

Jesse: Whatcha doin'?

Ivor: I was just observing Harper all by herself over there. She seems... lonely.

• Say goodbye to Harper.
• Let Harper be.

Jesse: Come on.

Jesse and Ivor walk up to Harper.

Jesse: Hey Harper.

Harper: Oh hey Jesse. Ivor. I was just watching folks head on home. Things really worked out, huh? Well. I guess this is goodbye.

• (Supported Harper)
• (Didn't Support Harper)

Harper: I'm gonna head on back to Crown Mesa. See how the post-PAMA construction is going... Just hope they'll take me back. It's not my REAL home, but it's the closest thing I had for... Well. A long time. We'll just go with that.

• Just don't do anything dumb.
• You'll have to work hard.
• They'll come around.
• ...

Jesse: Just try not to do anything stupid, okay? You don't want to make it worse.

Harper: Ohh I agree with you there. I've realized my instincts aren't... Always the best. Hopefully I can help people in a way that actually HELPS them this time.

Jesse: It probably won't be easy, Harper. I hope you're ready to work hard.

Harper: Oh I am. What I did... I'll be very grateful if they can forgive me someday.

Jesse: Don't worry, I'm sure they'll come around.

Harper: I sure hope you're right.

Jesse says nothing and shrugs their shoulders.

Ivor: You'll be fine. Getting over the "I was a bad guy" hump can be awkward, but hopefully soon they'll invite you right back into their lives. Right Jesse.

Harper: Truth be told, not really sure what I'm gonna do with myself... Crown Mesa was the closest thing I've had to a home in a long time and, well, clearly they don't want me back. So now I'm kinda...well... without a home.

• You should help Otto fix these games.
• It's up to you.
• Come with us.
• ...

Jesse: Sounds like Otto is going to be fixing up the games and trying to make them, y'know, fun again. Maybe you could help with that?

Harper: Oooh that's a great idea. I actually really loved those games way back when... Could be a nice way to make up for the... not so good things I've done.

Jesse: Sounds like new opportunities to me, Harper! You can do whatever you want now, make up your own adventure!

Harper: Yeah... Maybe I can find a new home. Do some good there and make up for the... not so good that I've done.

Jesse: You could always come with us?

Ivor: Yes, that's a lovely idea!

Harper: Nahh. That's really sweet of you and all, but I can't just keep tacking myself onto other people's lives. It's time for me to find my own world. My own home. Try to make up for the... not so good things I've done.

Jesse says nothing.

Harper: Suppose maybe I'll just wander for a while. Try and do some good to make up for the... not so good things I've done.

Ivor: If my experience is any indication, you'll probably still be haunted by nightmares for a while, walking terrors, guilt sweats... Don't worry it'll all pass soon.

Harper: You are a strange, strange man Ivor. But you know something? You're okay. Take care of each other, alright? And I'll see you around.

Jesse: Bye Harper.

Ivor: Yes! Goodbye!

Jesse: Come on. Let's go find the others.

Jesse: Come on. Let’s go find the others.

Ivor takes out a Rose from Crown Mesa.

Ivor: (About Harper) You're amazing.

Lukas: So... How do WE get home now?

Otto: Well, the Atlas belongs to Jesse now -- Deal's a deal and all that.

Otto gives Jesse the Atlas.

Jesse: Sweet. Um... How does it work?

Otto: Now you just say where you want to go... And the Atlas will show you the way. Why don't you just go ahead and open it

Jesse: Okay book. Take us home.

Jesse opens the Atlas leading them to the portal back home.

Jesse: Whoaaa.

Ivor: Spectacular!

Olivia: Incredible.

Axel: Wow.

Petra: Nice

The group runs to the portal.

Jesse There it is.

Olivia: Home.

• (Brought Em)
• [Remove Extra Dialogue]

Jesse: I assume Em told you she's coming with?

Petra: Yeah! She's already promised to show me that awesome spin move.

Emily: It's not so great.

Jesse: Figured it's about time we get heading on home, huh?

Lukas: That sounds *awesome*.

Olivia: Yeah!

Axel: Home, here we come!

Everyone runs through the portal.

Order Hall

Jesse's group gets teleported back into the Order Hall.

Petra: Jesse! Look! Can you believe it? We made it! We're Home!

Lukas: After all that time, all those portals... We're home.

Ivor: Yes, it does feel pretty good, doesn't it?

• Couldn't have done it without you.
• Of course we did!
• I can't believe it either!
• ...

Jesse: Yeah, and I couldn't have done it without you guys. You're the best team anyone could ask for.

Lukas: Aw...

Ivor: That's... lovely.

Petra: You big sap.

Jesse: Aw come on, was there any doubt? Of course we made it home!

Lukas: Well I wouldn't say I DOUBTED you but... for a while I almost forgot what home even looked like.

Petra: (Sighs) It is good to be back.

Jesse: I know I can’t believe it either! After all that traveling we were doing I was starting to wonder if we’d EVER get home.

Petra: (Sighs) It is good to be back.

Jesse says nothing.

Petra: (Sighs) It is good to be back.

Axel: I'm just so glad we're all back together.

Olivia: That Atlas is so cool. I'm glad Otto let you keep it.

Ivor: Fabulous, yes? And that's not ALL we got...

Axel: Seriously? What else did you get?

Petra: Yeah. (Nudges Jesse) Show 'em, Jesse.

• Glowing Flint and Steel
• Eversource Crown
• White Pumpkin
• Redstone Heart
• Portal Atlas

Jesse: The enchanted flint & steel...

Olivia: The one that started the whole thing.

Jesse: Yeah. None of these other adventures couldn't have happened if it weren't for this.

Jesse: The Crown of the Eversource - The magical source of all Sky City's precious materials.

Axel: Woah... Wicked.

Jesse: The Mask of Cassie Rose, aka "the White Pumpkin."

Axel: Oh man. That's even creepier-looking than I imagined.

Jesse: PAMA's Redstone Heart.

Olivia: I know that PAMA was evil and everything, but I still kind of wish I could've seen it...

Jesse: The Portal Atlas.

Ivor: Augh, I could've lost all the rest so long as we got to keep that. Ha, I wonder what Soren would have though of it. So much power contained within such a tiny object...

Petra: Whoa! Easy there, Ivor.

Ivor: Ahem. Sorry.

Olivia: I can't believe you got to do all those incredible things...

Axel: Makes sense though. You were gone a long time.

Olivia: Wait'll we show you all the improvements we've been making to town.

• (Followed Slab)
• [Remove Extra Dialogue]

Lukas: Um, Jesse?

Jesse: What's up, Lukas?

Lukas: So I've been writing stuff in here, you know? And well... It's kind of become like a legitimate *book*. There's just one problem... I still need to put what happened to you. You've, well, you've been the hero of this whole story. and It wouldn't be right to end it without saying what happened to the hero.

• "Impossible without friends."
• "We all returned home safe."
• "And so evil was vanquished!"
• "Greatest hero ever."

• (Jesse is Male)
• (Jesse is Female)

Jesse: Just say "and he couldn't have done it without his friends."

Jesse: Just say "and she couldn't have done it without her friends."

Lukas: You know something? I really like that.

Jesse: Just put down that I got home safe and reunited with all my friends.

Lukas: Nice and simple. I like it.

Jesse: Oh man, well you want people to finish the book feeling really excited, right? So you should do something awesome - Something like “The Order of the Stone returned, mighty warriors who had vanquished evil from the land! All lands!“

Lukas: A little more... grandiose than my usual style, but I like it.

• (Jesse is Male)
• (Jesse is Female)

Jesse: Well it’s a pretty epic story, right? So it needs an epic ending. Something like “He was the greatest hero anyone had ever seen.“

Jesse: Well it’s a pretty epic story, right? So it needs an epic ending. Something like “She was the greatest hero anyone had ever seen.“

Lukas: Well, after everything we’ve been through I’d say you definitely earned that title. Awesome.

Lukas: There. Done. Til the next one, anyway. I was thinking that maybe we could put it in here with the other treasures? I know it's not as cool as, like, a Portal Atlas... Or a "Redstone Heart"... But it did kind of become a book about our whole adventure. I thought it'd be nice to keep in here as a memento.

• That's a great idea.
• You hang onto it.

Jesse: That's a great idea, Lukas. It's perfect.

Jesse takes Lukas' book and adds it to the treasure room.

Jesse: I appreciate that Lukas, but I think you should hang onto it. I'm sure you'll have more adventures to put in there.

Lukas: Huh. Yeah you're probably right.

Jesse: Hang on...

Axel: What is it?

Jesse: Wasn't that where the Portal Atlas was a minute ago?

Olivia: Yeah that was definitely where you put it.

Lukas: Guys. Flint and steel are missing too.

Petra: And where's Ivor?

Ivor: (From a far distance) Adventure!

Lukas: He must be headed for the Portal Network!

Axel: Is that bad?

Olivia: What should we do?

Petra: I mean, I guess he mostly knows what he's doing?

• We have to catch up!
• We have to stop him!
• Eh, he'll be back.
• Let him have it.

Jesse: Come on guys, we have to catch up with him!

The group chase after Ivor.

Jesse: Well let's not waste time hanging around -- We have to stop him!

The group chase after Ivor.

Jesse: Eh, he'll be back eventually. After everything we've been through? I think I finally trust him.

Petra: Yeah?

Jesse: Yeah. Come on guys. Let's go home.

The group walks out and heads on home.

Jesse: That’s alright. He went on just as epic a journey as the rest of us. If he wants to dive right back into the Portal Network...

Lukas: So you think we should just... let him go?

Jesse: Yeah. I do. Come on guys. Let's go home.

The group walks out and heads on home.

Epilogue

(If "Huh?" was chosen or Jesse stayed silent during the opening dialogue of Episode 1, one of the following outcomes will be chosen at random.)

• (Said "Chicken-Sized Zombies.")
• (Said "Zombie-Sized Chickens.")

Hadrian: Well, in a very unfortunate and unexpected turn of events... it appears we are in the land of zombies that are indeed the size of chickens. (Mutters) Zombies that are the size of chickens...

Hadrian kicks a zombie that approaches him.

Mevia: That's right, Hadrian. And it looks like they're DYING to meet us! (Chuckles) Get it? Because... they're... undead and they're de- oh, nevermind.

Hadrian: Not your best work, Mevia.

Hadrian: Well, in a very unfortunate and unexpected twist... it appears we are in the land of chickens that are indeed the size of zombies.

Hardian dodges a chicken that flies over his head.

Mevia: That's right, Hadrian. And it looks like we're just gonna have to wing it! (Chuckles) Wings... chicken wings... you know?

Hadrian: You're fired, Mevia. You're fired.